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Hard time accepting
Hello everyone my name is Chelci (pronounced like Chelsea). I am new to this site and I found it because I was searching for some advice concerning my disease. I am a type 1 diabetic and have been since the summer of '04. I am now 19 years old going on 20 in November. Like I said I was searching for help because for some reason or another I cannot accept being a diabetic. For the first two years of this new life, I did a really good job keeping my blood sugars in check and taking my insulin. But ever since high school everything has gone downhill. My A1c reading has hit an all time high of 12. I am out of control and I need some kind of help. I don't know what's wrong. I know the complications of diabetes but I just can't accept it. Does anyone have any advice? Maybe meeting other diabetics and befriending them will help me. I'm not sure. Any and all responses are greatly appreciated. I feel alone in this battle. Help!
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I just want everyone to know that I went to my Endocrinologist yesterday and my A1c last time was 12.7 and now it's down to 10.3 ! Doing better !!! :)
Good job!! Keep up the good work. I know that there are trials and tribulations but behind there is always some sort of motivation..
Dear Chelci, I can imagine you feel all alone, sorta out on a limb. Let me tell you briefly about my sister-in-law who is 77 and has had type 1 for 65 years. She has Diabetic Neuropathy, but has all of her extremities, thank the Good Lord. When she was first diagnosed, they used reusable glass syringes with needles that had to be sterilized by boiling. There were no glucose monitors. You dipped a stick in your urine to guess what your blood sugar was 4 hours ago. You didn't get a number, just a color to compare it to a chart on the vial of sticks.
Fast forward to now. It is like night and day. We have so many tools. If we have to have Type 1, at least we have something to help us deal with the disease. But no tools to deal with the emotions. That's where this group of great folks can help. They can tell you they've been there, and they are still hanging around, dealing with everything they have to deal with and most are pretty okay with it. I was in denial for a long time, and guess what! I didn't get any better. I didn't even monitor my BG because that would mean I accepted my disease. So acceptance is key. Eating right is another key. A person can comply by taking their medicine correctly
but it does no good if we eat all kinds of junk or have a tremendously high intake of carbs. Does your doctor have a CDE? Is there a Joslin Clinic in your area? Some people on the insulin pump have a pump club. Subscribe to Diabetes Forecast. All of these are extremely helpful. Talk to your doctor. Become Informed. I was sent by my doc to classes to learn about diabetes. We brought our monitors. We brought in empty product cartons to compute carb counts. Then we had lunch. See what is available in your neck of the woods. Sorry so long-winded, but know this for sure. Everyone on this website is pulling for you. I am not diminishing what you're going through, but most of us have been there. May the Good Lord Bless and keep you. Gracie
Your comment made me think: maybe the reason I'm not checking my blood sugars like I'm supposed, going from weeks to months w/o checking is possibly because after having diabetes for 11yrs and 4mnths that I still have not accepted it fully…
Thank you very much ! You are so right. While I'm sitting here complaining I need to realize that there was a time when there was no technology like we have today and even a time when there was no insulin or anything for diabetics. Thank you for that insight. Very much appreciated !
I wish I had some advice for you, I am type 2 and to be honest I did accept it for a while but then I felt I could beat it so I started lifting weights and taking in lots of protein I never really changed my diet but the times at which I ate. I take vitamin packs and drink lots of water, I make sure to exercise every day. My blood sugars were once over 400 but now they are under 100 and I was taking 2000 Mg a day metformin but now I take nothing. This may sound wrong but I see it like this diabetes has been a blessing to me it has caused me to get as healthy as I can be. I know I can't beat it and its always waiting to resurface but as long as I keep it up I'm winning the battles. So yes accept the fact that you have the diabetes but fight it with all you have. I made a small investment in free weights a stability ball and some videos I can get one hell of a workout and the vitamins are about 55.00 a month through GNC I hope I can say that. My mother had type 1 and I have a good idea what your going through I hope you have people close to you to help if needed. Doug
Omg I totally understand what you mean. I was diagnosed the summer of 05 and I'll be 21 the end of October. Everything you just wrote is how I feel too. So we are in the same boat. So if you find any advice helpful please let me know.
- Alannah =)
Acceptence is the most important key to managing and controling our disease. One thing that is intransient is its not going away. Its only going to get worce if you don't get on top of it. Iasked my doctor if I became a vegetatarian and changed my diet would I be able go back to the pills or even overcome it, he said no the only I could do at this stage is management and control.When I was diagnosed I didn't accept it. I was callous, arrogant and careless. I'm not sure whether you have had a waterice ornot but i am from Philly an even I had Diabetes I used tear those babies up. It pure sugar ice and water frozen. Most of the time I would go to Rita's and get a GElati which icweceam o top and the water ice on the bottom. AS a result my Diabetes progressed in a condition called nueropatrhy which is where thetoes and the hands and sometime our organs nerves and blood vessels become constricted and you get symtoms of pain, numbness and stiffness in the toes and fingers. There is no cure and symptoms are prevelant 24/7. So please don't be like me. Acceptence, discipline
and the knowlege that this is a challenge not a limitation. That God in His Mercy and Grace put you on this path. How are you goi0ng to hanle it or iis it going to handle you. Have faith that you are going to be alright. There is a purpose and a plan for you on this planent. What is it? God Bless yo, you on the right track by putting how you feel out there and accessing this website. I just joined the day before yesterday so you're doing way better than me. Hang in and keep up the good work.
Hi Chelci! i could completely relate to you r post. I have to say that when i was dx at the age of 16 i controlled everything really well for about two years, then the realisation set in that this is it for the rest of my life, needles, blood counts, highs lows and illness!! it is a lot to accept at such a young age esp when you can remember the times when you didnt have the codition. I found myself in denial and acted as if i didnt have diabetes but then things really got out of hand and i ended up in hospital with DKA!! that experience really woke me up and although i feel like i still havent completely accepted it at least i am no longer living in a dilusion as if its not there. To be honest im not sure if people really do accept something like type one, they just learn to live with it in a healthier mind set.
I recently changed from needles to a pump and now feel like i am in control, have you considered it?? if you feel like you would benefit from a change i would suggest that you speak to your health care team, at least you can always change back to injections if it didnt work out. Talking to a councellor could also help, dealing with it alone only makes things worse.
Best of luck with eerything and if you would like some more advice or someone to talk to use the site!!! its a great support system!!
Yes I really want to get a pump. I feel like it will make things easier for me. And i went to my endo yesterday and I saw a nutritionist and she said when i come back i can talk to my doc about it. And i will. I hope i can get one. but thank you for your response :)
Being on an insulin pump made my life easier. I been a Diabetic since March of 2002, age 10. I been on an insulin pump for over a year now, less than 2yrs. It took some time to finally get a pump but I finally got it and I can't complain other than the fact that people seem to think it's an old school beeper LOL. I am 21 and will be 22 in September. So good luck and let me know what happens w/the pump.
You are not alone Chelci. We are here for you. Take a time out and think how your life style was in high school and how it is now. Be brutally honest. Being honest is the only way we can beat our disease. Don't hem and haw with excuse.
We all had the same problems and feelings at one time or another. See if there is a support group in your area. A diabetes support group is as important or maybe even more important than your doctor. You will meet with people that have experienced or are experiencing the same things you are.
But most of all be HONEST. If you find deep your inner self that you aren't really doing what you need to do. Change. It is simple and the hardest thing to do. That is why our community is here, to help us change and live full, complete lives.
Remember, when you stare diabetes straight in the eye, it will blink and YOU WIN!
Godspeed Chelci. Don't be a stranger to our family. lol :-)
know the feeling Im still alittle scared.My sugar is mostly in the high numbers and I do what the doctor tell me but its still high I I I just don't know what else to do.
Hey, I don't know what your DR. is telling you or whther you taking his advise. I do know our attitude, our mental state of mind and discpline has a lot to do with successful management and control of our disease. I should have added acceptence.
Its another battle and a test foryou. Its new journey that God has placed in your path to see how you handle it. How are you going to handle it? How are going to play the you were dealt? You can't throw the cards away because even though you hide them they're coming back later. Someone suggested the pump as a option. Do what you have to do overcome. This journey is a challege and not a limitation. Remember God doesn't put on us anymore than we can handle. You did good to acess this website. Their are a lot of good people on this site. It is full of support, information and education. Hang in there, everything will turn out alright. Seriously.
have faith and may God Bless you and keep you.
Congratulations on your renewed effort to get things under control once again! You are now back on the right track, because the greatest thing you have done thus far is recognized that you were having a problem and in turn took to the net to seek answers to help you gain confidence in yourself once again and to take charge of your own destiny! Again, congraats on this first bug, rather huge step! Good luck I know you will succeed! :0) :0) :0)
You seem to have done well at first. High school has to be a huge factor. If's much easier to stay on track than to regain healthy habits. A lot has to be about how you look at acceptance. It took me a very long time and I think you must have more sense than I did. The more you know the better it gets if you keep an open mind. This community is awesome and has a lot of experience. Good luck and God bless.
Hi Chelci I just want to say it is hard to get going. I went gun ho after I found out and went to diabetic ED. I have other issues like many here, And allot of them have a effect on diabetic condition so I am still trying to get it together. I try not to stress hard with some of issues but I try. I got ticked because I was doing all I was told to do but the other issues hard to just control. So for a while I felt no matter what I was going to keep being sick with high numbers, but I just keep praying because I know God can help and get things with all issues in order. I will pray for you also, You came to the right place DC and all the connects are great places for info, help, and to be of help. Glad you came Blessings to you.
Okay, now Chelci, you don't need any advice from me, as you have a whole truckload of good advice here. I just want to share with you just how important I think it is that you make a concerted effort to begin reducing the amount of sweet tea you drink. Actually, if it is sweetened with sugar, you know it isn't good for you.
I used to be a heavy smoker. In 1999, I got pneumonia in both lungs; I could hardly breathe. At that time, I had a friend, whose father had emphysema. He had to cart an oxygen tank around with him where ever he went. It occurred to me that, if I developed emphysema from smoking it would always feel worse than I now felt with the double pneumonia—every breath a precious event.
I didn't want to set myself up for failure, so I decided not to say anything to anyone about STOPPING smoking. I would just see how long I could go without a cigarette. That was the day after Thanksgiving 1999. I carried a pack of cigarettes in my purse for several years after that, but I've not smoked a cigarette since that day.
So, my dear, sweet young lady … why not try to begin limiting yourself on the sweet tea? Slowly, but surely, you could drink less and less. You may even want to conduct an experiment. Test your BG, then drink a glass of sweet tea. Two hours after the first sip, test your BG again. If the reading is 50 points higher than before, then it is definitely bad for you. You may also want to then try taking sweet tea at the same time you eat something high in protein. Go through the same testing procedure, and see what happens. It just may be good news! Good luck! ;-)
Yes I was told that i shouldn't drink sweet tea and to substitute it for something else. But how i see it, couldn't I just take the appropriate amount of units to cover the tea instead of eliminating it? Anywho I'm glad that you have stopped smoking. That is an excellent outcome. And thank you for your input !
welcome to diabetic connect
Hey Lady, you are not alone. This is a good place to be to get answers, get support, and, of course, the occasionally kick in the butt. Okay, you beat my A1C of 9.9. I am dropping mine, no miracle drops, just a bit at a time. The main things I did were: totally eliminated soda,most fruit juices, even :( sweet tea. Next I started limiting my cards to 2-3 servings per meal (that equals 30-45 grams of carbs)
Your profile pictures looks as if you are fairly trim, that should help. My best to you.
Noooo ! I don't know if I can give up sweet tea… I LOVE sweet tea. Like you I don't drink soda anymore also. Thank you so much for your input. I will definitely make changes as you did to become healthier
Chelci, I was addicted to coke and tea (not sweet). Tea is a migraine trigger for me. Coke was available at work. What helped me kick both habits was drinking iced lemon water. Just a slice of lemon in a gallon jug added flavor, lime or orange will work great. Now I mostly drink tap water. I have also used a drop or 2 of the Real Lemon juice in my water.
Try some of the herbal teas out there. Bigelow makes this eggnogg tea that really tastes like eggnogg. It's kind of sweet, but has no sugar or carbs. They also make a really good pumpkin spice tea that tastes like pumpkin pie. My mom asked me if I was baking a pie! I told her it was just tea. Try a few different ones. You might find one that satisfies the need for tea without the consequences of the sugar.
Chelci, be careful with the juices. Since it does not have the fiber that you get from eating it in the form of fruit, it is almost pure fructose going into your body. Raises your BG quite quickly. You may have a little juice from time to time, but I save it for when I have a low.
I have been messing with Stevia and a few other sweeteners, but so far I have not hit the right combo. I was addicted at 1 1/2 gallons a day!
Hi Chelci:
Wow! A lot of great advice and comments here. I'm type II and I was diagnosed in 2006.. I'm a grandmother, so I have no idea how it is to be in your shoes, however, I would like to pray for you (with your permission) and let you know I'm here for you if you so desire. Remember, you are the key to your own success. I too was at an A1C of 12 and now I'm down to 7.2 after loosing 17lbs and change of diet and exercise program.
Remember, you are never alone… you did a wonderful thing by joinng Diabetic Connect The people are awesome and have great advice and really care about each other. If there is anything at all we can do to help.. let us know.
Also, it may help you to actually speak to someone professional about how you are feeling, especially if you are depressed regarding your condition. Often times this helps as your mental well being is also a key factor in sticking with your diet and exercise program.
God bless you and good luck to you.
Rev. Hixon
aka MarkieMarkie
Thank you so much ! I really appreciate you giving your input. I really think you do actually have an idea of what I'm going through. Type 2's have to follow a lot of the basic principles that type 1's do. I am really happy to hear that you have lost weight and got your A1c down. I love to read about how people have changed for the better. And you are so right. Joining this site may have been my best move yet. I will most definitely talk to my drs and nutritionists about how I am feeling because you're right, they will probably help. Although, I feel much better after talking to everyone on here. Just needed a boost from people who understand me. I will most definitely accept your prayers and I will continue to pray for myself and you! Thank you so incredibly much. You are such a blessing!
You are more than welcome. I remember when I was diagnosed… I did what I thought I was supposed to be doing; however, I learned I didn't have enough education on the subject, so when I switched to the doctor I have now she suggested a diabetes education class, which I attend once a month and this changed my life… hope all goes well for you.
Hiya Chelci! When I was your age, my Docs tried to scare me constantly into compliancy but I know youre old enough to realize the consequences of not taking care of yourself.
I was diagnosed with T1 at 13 and then they were still telling us NO SUGAR! I did pretty good giving that up however, in my desire to fit in and be "normal" I did things I had no business doing: binge drinking, cigarettes, and drugs. But I never ate sugar lol and still dont.
I wish I had magic words to help you through this, but we know nothing is that easy.
You have to make a promise to yourself that you will not let D beat you! D will take you down hard if you dont stay on top of it.The damage is cumulative so the good choices you make today will insure your good health tomorrow.
It can be done. Ive had D for 30 years and have NO related complications. I do have Hypoglycemic Unawareness and this often happens after living with D long-term.
I try to see the blessing in it (some days thats easier than others). I have lived much healthier than Im sure I would have without D.
Educate yourself because knowledge is power. It is the not knowing that is the scariest part of this disease. Stick around here and we will help you through support, friendship, and experience. Much love to you Chelci!!!!!
Hi Chelci, I am a Type 1 Diabetic too. I am only ten but i know what you are talking about. I was Diagnosed when i was 7 and i was taking really good care of it. I am stil l taking care of it but not as well.. I do have the insulin pump but htey say that if i don't start taking care of it then they are going to take my pump away from me.. So all you need to do is keep on top of ur Numbers and make sure that you take ur insulin so that you don't get anymore trouble and you can get ur a1c down! i was just at the doctor the other day.. My a1c was 8.0
Hi Chelci, Accetance sometimes comes and goes especially at your age. You have taken a huge step by connecting to this wonderful website where you will get lots of great ideas and support. I was not accepting for awhile either even though I was tracking blood glucose eating the right foods. I just didn't have a life so my doc told me to go to the diabetic nutritionist and that turned my attitude around . I don't know what I would do without the many wonderful people on this site .Welcome and cudos to you for taking this step. You are in the right direction.
Thank you so much. I'm actually going to see a nutritionist this coming Friday. Maybe she will help me to feel better and put me in the right direction. But thank you so much. This site is wonderful. Everyone is so welcoming and very nice.
Chelci - control is the only answer. It is that hard and that simple. It is hard to accept when your own body betrays you. But as you can see below there are devastating consequences. My brother had a few strokes, then several heart attacks over the years. His kidneys are no longer functioning and is looking at dialysis. He has three pacemakers in the last year alone. Some people lose their sight - forever. It's just not worth the risks. Today taking care of your health is very hip. Everyone is into personal training, eating healthy, and taking good care. Be the one to stand out with your peers. Be the one the rest look up to. You can set the standard. Be strong. Diabetes can be devastating, but it is also one of the few diseases in which the food you eat can make the difference. I laughed when my doctor said I can 17 grapes. 17??!! what if I ate 18? or 20? You can laugh at it or listen to it. Please help your body. You are the only one that can. Glad you shared your story with us. You are not alone.
Thank you so much. You are absolutely right. Everyone is informing me of what has happened to them or someone they know as result of uncontrolled diabetes. I do not want that and I appreciate you and everyone else for giving me every reason to do better. I will help my body. It is difficult, especially since I'm already in the habit of not doing what I'm supposed to do. But I believe that I will get there
You'll get there Chelci!
Just begin to take baby steps toward your goal and you will get there as long as you don't get burnt out.
I have often likened diabetes to a marathon race. You can't finish a marathon race by sprinting all the way. You'll get burnt out. Slow and steady wins the race. And in this "race" you don't have to come in first. You just have to finish and not drop out of the race.
first of all if you don't get your A1C down you are going to regret it later. normal is 6 so please do what ever you have to get it down. been there done that not nice… have a blessed day.
Hey Chelci! Look honey, I went through the same thing. I have had Type 1 for almost 35 years now. Please listen to my wisdom of this. (I say wisdom because I have lived through it)… I think I started about the same age as you, rebeling against the disease. I was in college and wanted to go hang out with friends and go to parties and like I was going to bring my monitor with me and whip it out in front of everyone and test my sugar. I was having too much fun and didn't really want to show everyone that I was *different*. It is a battle honey, but you can overcome it ok? I continued to rebel thoughout my 20s and really into my early 30s. I always heard the docs talk about all the evil complications of type 1, but my brain said..nah..I feel good today so I'll deal with it later. Well…later comes…and it is ugly. Here is the list of complications I have now…retinopathy, neuropathy (which is hell…I can't feel my legs, but I feel the stabbing, burning, shockers that go through my nerves on the inside of my legs. I can barely walk because of it too..to the point that I have a handicap tag for my car), gastroparesis (this one comes and goes), and the worst..kidney disease. It happens and it is ugly Chelci. I had a transplant a year ago. I am so blessed to have had a friend who was almost a perfect match, and gave me one of her kidneys. I was one of the lucky ones, because of her, I never had to go on dialysis…and from what I hear…dialysis is a complete beating. The surgery wasn't too bad…what is bad is dealing with the meds. They are horrible, especially the steroids. SO my friend, please heed to what you know is right. At least partially. Every little bit of control helps. Please learn from my story. I try to look at it positively though…even though I can't feel my legs, I still have them. Even though I have had 18 laser treatments and one actual surgery on my eyes, at least I still can see. Chelci, my story is bad, but you know that it can get worse. Believe me, I know the frustration with the doctors. You wonder..ok…do YOU have diabetes and really know what it is like? THat will continue to happen..always. I still want to ask them that at times. But…for the most part..they really do know what they are saying and have the knowledge.
Feel free to email me anytime if you want to talk. I'm always around. :) email@example.com.
Wow. I am very happy about you commenting! I am so sorry that you have had to go through all of the complications of diabetes. Sounds like you were like i am now. Your story is very inspirational. I automatically want to do better just from reading what you've said. Thank you so incredibly much. Like I've said my goal is to meet people who are going through the same things that I'm going through. And you've appeared! Thank you so much. And I will most definitely be in touch with you because you're one of the few in the world who have type 1 diabetes and know how i feel. You are such a sweetheart! I can tell! Lol. I'll be in touch :)
Thank you Chelci..I am here for you whenever you need me. :) Hugs!!!
This is exactly what this site is for!
Yes, it absolutely is! ;-) Mara
Hi Chelci, when I was first diagnosed over 7 years ago I was working at my job at the hospital on night shift-Nursing department. One night I just started drinking water like it was going out of style and then of course-to the bathroom. No one in my family has Diabetes so it didn't first occur to me that it could be Diabetes. The other Nurses checked my blood sugar and it was 785 and so they sent me down to the ER where they did a quick glucose reading via blood speciman draw and it was verified at 850-they immediately gave me an insulin shot to get it under control. they put me on meds and then sent me straight to my own doctor who did a work up and set my diabetic meds.
I was sent to the Joslin Center there at our main hospital for the 4-day Diabetic Management Program and given a machine with strips, and lancet. Good thing my insurance covered all of it.
I was pretty much in a daze for awhile about what happened. My husband was my back up buddy and helped me through it all.
I get to see in the hospital all the time the consequences of Diabetics who do not keep their numbers under control-dialysis, losing toes, feet, even leg amputations.
There is not an organ in the body that it doesn't affect and so the motivation is there to keep it under control.
My Blood sugar when i was diagnosed was 755! SCARY!
Wow Carol I do not know how you could even semi function with those readings. When I used to hit 300 I could not stay awake. I have never heard of such high readings. We are lucky to still have you alive.
God has blessed you,
the xmas hollidays last year was my time I started going to the bath room and drinking water. I lost 20 lbs in one week they did blood work and called me at home and said get to the hospital asap and when i got there they checked my bs and it was at 900 they said i should have been in a coma. God was with me other wise i would have been dead. So please do yourself a favor and think about yourself first not what others might say… If i start feeling funny i will stop in the middle of the mall and check mine Trust me it ain't no joke when you have that storke. hope this helps, have a blessed day…
Yes Chico I agree with you totally God was watching over you. I too will check my bs when and where I feel strange. I now pack a glucerna in my car or purse just in case I am going to miss or be late for a meal. Once I even bought an 8 pack of glucerna at the Walmart pharmacy and drank one right at the counter.
I have seen reported on DC a person who had a BG or 1100.
And for a while I functioned on 300+ BG readings and felt fine. Goes to show that each Person with diabetes is different
I too felt fine with BGs of 300+. Your body gets used to it (unfortunately), but the damage is definitely stil being done. Just ask my two non-functioning kidneys! :)
Wow your blood sugar was really really high! Yes I'm studying to be a nurse as well so I'm sure i will also see the detrimental effects of uncontrolled diabetes. Thank you so much for your input. Those are enough reasons to keep it under control and I'm really going to put forth my utmost effort to get my bs where it is supposed to be.
I am a nurse and took care of diabetic patients for many years before I was diagnosed with it myself. I can tell you, it's very different being a nurse to patients with diabetes and having to accept it for yourself and take care of yourself! I too, was very angry with the diagnosis and kind of turned stupid when it came to my own issues! It sounds silly, but it's a well known fact that nurses can make the worst patient!!! We like to take care of other people…not ourselves! Well, I am having to change my behavior about that whole thing! I have to take care of myself so that I can continue to take care of others. I have just found this site and am really getting a lot out of it. Stay with us and let us help you get going and get it straight. You are beautiful and have a lot of years ahead of you to do some amazing things!!! Life is full of choices and as you make wise choices along the way, take time to enjoy them!! I wish you the very best and hope to see you on this site often and hear about your many successes!!
Yes that's what i plan to do. I really want to start doing better and inform you all of my successes and my growth ! Thank you so much for responding. And I plan on being a nurse also! And I realize that it will be bad for me to preach to patients about their health when I'm not practicing those same things. How is nursing by the way? Do you love it?
I really do love it! I've been a nurse for close to 30 years. There are so many different things you can do with a degree in nursing! I started out on a telemetry floor with cardiac patients and did that for 9 years and then went into a program that taught me OR nursing. I've been a manager of a clinic, a director of an OR and even traveled for a couple of years. Currently, I work in an operating room. Nursing is very diverse with so many different opportunities! I don't think you will ever regret choosing it for your career! I wish you the best!
I wanna be a nurse when i grow up to be honest with you because i already know how to give shots and stuff so why not if you all ready know what to do!
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Luke..... I'm your bride
Co-worker 1: "I think we should have more rituals in the U.S."
Co-worker 2: "Oh yeah, like what?"
Co-worker 1: "Like with weddings, for instance....you know, the bride walks down the aisle" (starts humming) "dum dum dum DUM dee dum". "Oh no, wait. That's Darth Vader's theme song".


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Explore Hyundai Models
Our New Hyundai Department
Our dealership is delighted to represent one of the finest automotive brands in Canada. Hyundai is recognized for its quality, efficiency, dependability and affordability, and the new lineup of Hyundai vehicles certainly reinforces this reputation. Our St. John's new and used Hyundai dealership has the entire Hyundai lineup, from the economical Accent and Elantra to the family-friendly Santa Fe model. We think you'll get a kick out of the sporty Elantra, Elantra coupe, Elantra GT and the brand-new IONIQ with us! Our inventories are available for the St. John's, Mount Pearl, Torbay, and Conception Bay South, NL areas, and to the rest of Eastern Canada.
Visit the Service Department
Capital Hyundai's dedicated Service Centre is here to help you preserve your purchase and keep your vehicle running properly. We service all makes and models, regardless of brand. Our shop is operated by a skilled team of Hyundai-Certified Service Technicians, and for your Hyundai vehicle, we use only certified Hyundai Original Equipment Manufacturer parts to ensure your repairs are done properly. Our St. John's new and used Hyundai dealership is standing by; let's go ahead and get you booked in for that servicing you've been putting off! We now offer express service for regular maintenance or oil and filter changes.
Welcome to Our St. John's New and Used Hyundai Dealership
You've arrived at Capital Hyundai, your destination for a new kind of experience in vehicle shopping and customer service. We're your premier retailer of Hyundai vehicles, both new and used, and we've been serving the St. John's, Mount Pearl, Torbay, and Conception Bay South, NL areas for quite some time now. We're proud to be a part of your community, and we welcome shoppers from throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond to enjoy a customer experience we believe you won't find elsewhere. Welcome to our St. John's new and used Hyundai dealership.
We're also a comprehensive dealership, offering services for all things relating to your transportation needs. We want to get you on the road and keep you there, so we offer many affordable financing options, and complete vehicle servicing too. Our St. John's new and used Hyundai dealership is the dealer of choice for many customers throughout the St. John's, Mount Pearl, Torbay, and Conception Bay South, NL areas, and we'd like to become yours as well. We encourage you to learn more about Capital Hyundai or contact us with any questions for our team!


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The Fix Is In
Charles Farrell knew everything there was to know about the sport of boxing, but he still had a lot to learn about the business.
Farrell is a musician, a former boxing manager and, most recently, a writer from Massachusetts.
For more on why he fixed fights, and for more great boxing stories, check out his on his article in Deadpsin Magazine.
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Short Book report on House of night marked
Enter the dark, magical world of the house of night,
a world very much like our own,except here vampyres have always existed.Sixteen-year old Zoey Redbird has just been marked and joins the house of night, a school where she will train to become an adult vampyre. That is, if she makes it through the change-and not all of those who are marked do. It sucks to begin a new life, especially away from her friends, and on top of that Zoey is NO average fledgling. She has been chosen as special by the vampyre Goddess Nyx. (just to make it clear Nyx is actually a Goddess from Greece just like Hades, Zeus etc. she is a minor Goddess not a demon cause I know ya'll have "problems" with things like Harry Potter where they have a demon called Voldemort) Zoey discovers her amazing powers, but along with her powers come bloodlust and an unfortunate ability to imprint with her human ex-boyfriend. To add to her stress, she is not the only fledgling at the house of night with special powers: When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite group, is misusing her Goddess given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her desteny-with a little help from her vampyre friends.
"I don't think most Christians/Catholics etc. won't read this kind of book cause it has nothing to do with demons and the devil, and remember a wise phrase that drew a lot of people to the book is: DARKNESS DOES NOT EQUATE TO EVIL, JUST AS LIGHT DOES NOT ALWAYS BRING GOOD," said an inside source.
This Blog and the name of it is about vampire books/shows whatever, you name it. It also will have quizzes on vampires like: Which character best describes you in Vampire diaries etc. . . that I the awesomeness. . .lolz kiddin. . .post . It is also about getting inside information on books on vamps that have came out/is going to come out soon.There are also going to be lots of book reviews on interesting books. HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!! : ) And WELCOME!
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Adverse Ocular Effects From Aesthetic Facial Tx Rare
(HealthDay News) -- Adverse ocular effects from aesthetic facial procedures are infrequent, according to a review published online March 19 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Lucas H. Ricci, from the Anhembi Morumbi University in São Paulo Brazil, and colleagues conducted a literature review to identify case reports, series of cases, and reviews published in the last 20 years regarding adverse ocular effects from the most common aesthetic facial procedures (light-emitting therapy, dermal fillers injection, and botulinum toxin).
The researchers found that, based on 48 reports, the most common ocular adverse effects of dermal fillers were related to vascular occlusion. Light-emitting therapy was found to be associated with pigmented tissue damage leading to anterior uveitis and iris atrophy. Ptosis presented the higher relative risk associated with botulinum toxin.
"Even though ocular adverse effects are not very frequent, some of them can lead to permanent ocular dysfunction and visual impairment," the authors write. "Professionals involved in cosmetic procedures should be aware of the risks."
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About Franny, Part 3
Why would a mother give up her only child, a precocious green-eyed beauty? I never dared to ask my mom this question. More times than I care to remember, Franny, my mom, would proclaim out of the blue that her mother had given her away when she was just three years old. I recall the feelings of disbelief I swallowed. I never asked why. Through my adult eyes, I assume that some crippling inner pain would force these ominous words out of her mouth from time to time. Apparently, this was her way to exorcise the pain of abandonment. Her feelings of abandonment probably led her to find solace in the vapors of alcohol. Who could blame her? There were no child psychologists on call at the time- As I write this new installment, I am sitting at my dining room table on a quiet overcast Saturday afternoon in February. My three cats are snoozing, strategically placed about the room. I always write with background music. Mahler symphonies fit perfectly because of the inherent pathos. Mahler lost a couple of his daughters at young ages. He adored his children according to his biographers. My mother adored her seven children.Thus, Mahler has soundtrack honors. I was number six and the first girl. Did my grandmother even love her daughter? If she did, how could she have sent her away to live with her aunt in Missouri? My family guards lots of secrets. This same grandmother would go on to have a second family, but without Franny. I have never met them. Unfortunately, the relatives privy to the answer to this burning question are all dead and buried. As I age, it is the cloak of pathos covering Franny's story which drives me. I feel smothered as well as motivated because I am on a mission to compile the story from the snippets of details I have heard over the years.
When my dear father passed away ten years ago, I was honored with the task of sorting through his personal belonging. It was a difficult task which demanded a tribute of tears. I discovered boxes of letters spanning my parents' marriage, hoarded jars of pennies,JFK Half-Dollars, black and white photos and lots of Father's Day gifts. After World War 2, my father had left his native Missouri for the jobs in Michigan, so the young and growing family made a lot of trips from the North back "down home" to Missouri. Sometimes my father would have to return to his job after a few days, so my older brothers regularly spent summers with the southern relatives. People wrote letters to each other in those days and I found many slightly yellowed enveloped with a 3 cent purple George Washington stamp. In the back of my mind, I was hoping to find some letter which would shed some light on my questions. No luck!
Missouri summers with Franny and the grandparents, who were, in fact, great uncle and great aunt.This is where the sinkhole in my family history appears. My maternal grandmother was a registered nurse married to an artist painter. For reasons known only to them, my grandmother, Franny's mother sent her away to live with her Aunt and Uncle in Dexter, Missouri. The year would have been 1932-1933. The Great Depression was in full swing and Franny was all of 3 years old. Strangely enough, years before when I was in my teens, I heard the answer to this question from the mouth of Franny's mother. Only I had forgotten over the years, occupied with finishing high school, going to university.
Fast forward to the 1980s. After Franny's accident, her mother began to write to me approximately once a month.This wasn't the first time we had exchanged letters. Over the course of my teen years, she would regularly send my mom packages of candied cactus fruit. She lived in Tucson, Arizona. Her existence had always intrigued me for three reasons. Number one, she was the mother, who had given away her own daughter at a crucial point in the little girl's life, number two, I had yet to meet her in person. Only letters from far off Arizona and number three, she never returned to get her little daughter. Never. Yet, she still considered Franny as her daughter even when Franny maintained her story. Strange. Let's call her by her initials for the time being, A.M. Her version of my mother's young years seems to be known only to me. At the beginning of the Depression she decided to travel to Arizona to pursue her career as a registered nurse.
How odd is this? It does not make sense. There are so many holes in the fabric of my mother's family history. How do I put the torn ends together? I have enlisted the help of one of my brothers, who is a hobby genealogist. After studying the birth and death records of Franny's family, I hope to put this puzzle together. But Franny was much more than a toddler, who was sent away. I hope that my older siblings reading these pages will clue me in to their recollections.


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Golf event opens United Way campaign
Tom Majerek will serve as chairman of this year's fundraising campaign for the Greater Niles United Way, officials announced this week. Operator of the MDS Priority Delivery Service in Niles, Majerek is past president of the Niles Optimist Club and a long-time community volunteer. A golf scramble today at the Indian Lake Hills Golf Course in Eau Claire will help kick off the campaign. A 12:30 p.m. shotgun start will be followed by a hamburger/bratwurst cookout. Golf spots remain available for $60, with registrations accepted beginning at 11:30. The goal is to raise $280,000. Funds raised from last year's campaign benefited more than 10,000 people in the Niles area.
EDWARDSBURG 2 teens, adult arrested in burglary
Two juveniles and an adult were arrested Tuesday night after police say they attempted to steal alcohol from the Fireside on Maple St., the Edwardsburg-Ontwa Township Police Department reported. Officers received a tip that the building might be burglarized and at 8:45 p.m. the trio was spotted entering the building, a news release said. Two were arrested at the scene and the third was captured a short time later at his nearby home. The 15-year-olds were released to their parents and an Edwardsburg man was lodged in Cass County Jail on suspicion of burglary and larceny from a building, the release said.
Ontwa Twp. sets times for fall cleanup days
Ontwa Township's fall clean-up days have been scheduled for Sept. 29 and 30 at the township hall, 26225 U.S. 12. Hours will be from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 30. There will be a charge for tires and for appliances containing refrigerant.
Movie to be shown at Cass District Library
A screening of "The Ground Truth" will be shown from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Cass District Library, followed by discussion. The film, which premiered at the 2006 Sundance and Nantucket Film festivals, was released in select cities nationwide in mid-September. "The Ground Truth" is Patricia Foulkrod's documentary feature about patriotic young Americans as they experience recruitment and training, combat, homecoming, and the struggle to reintegrate with families and communities. The screening is hosted by the southwest Michigan chapter of WAND (Women's Action for New Directions). For more information contact Ruth Andrews at (269) 445-0437 or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Trooper arrested in prostitution case
State police are investigating an officer who was arrested on a charge of soliciting a prostitute in suburban Detroit and who later pleaded no contest to a reduced charge. Lt. Michael Tilley, 50, was arrested June 13 in Dearborn on a charge of engaging the services of a prostitute, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. He pleaded no contest in July to a reduced charge of obscene conduct and received a delayed sentence of six months' probation and $200 in fines and costs, the newspaper said. A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but Michigan law treats it as such for purposes of conviction and sentencing.
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The 3rd Regional Critical Care Conference (RCCC) will be held at The Ulumbarra Theatre and Bendigo Pottery in Bendigo, Victoria on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th August 2017.
The two day conference will feature keynote speakers, plenary and concurrent sessions, free papers and a stellar conference dinner. The theme of the conference in 2017 'Integrated Critical Care: Piecing it Together;' reflects the collaboration and interface between the spectrum of critical care services and technologies. Session topics include sepsis, trauma, neurology, resuscitation, paediatrics and governance and quality.
Guest Speaker:
Dr Liz Mullins
Director of Medical Services, Bacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital.
Keynote Speakers:
Dr Shaun Greene
Medical Director, Victorian Poisons Information Centre, Austin Hospital.
Dr Charlie Corke
Intensivist, Intensive Care Unit, Barwon Health
Dr Kimberly Haines
ICU Physiotherapist & Allied Health Research Lead, Sunshine Hospital
Professor Euan Wallace
CEO, Safer Care Victoria
Invited Speakers:
Associate Professor Warwick Butt
Medical Director, Intensive Care Unit, Royal Children's Hospital
Dr Claire Cattigan
Deputy Director of ICU, Barwon Health
Ms Carol-Anne Lever
Senior Manager Access and Demand Inpatient & Emergency, Bendigo Health
Dr Ben McKenzie
Joint Director of Emergency Medicine Training, Bendigo Health
Dr Mark Putland
Acting Director Emergency Department, Bendigo Health
Associate Professor Tony Walker
Chief Executive Officer, Ambulance Victoria
Ms Stacey Bruggy
NUM Special Care Baby Unit, Bendigo Health


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Atthe end of 2017, the Central Power Corporation deployed the project ofinstalling the 2nd Hoa Hiep 110kV substation and 4 power lines for surroundingareas to ensure supply electricity for the South Phu Yen Economic Zone.However, this project has faced some difficulties, hence stopping for more thansix months, making it difficult to supply electricity to serve the needs ofsocio-econo development in this area.
Phu Yen Electricity Company connecting the electric cable system for Hoa Tam commune from the 110kV Deo Ca substation
South Phu Yen Economic Zonehas industrial parks of Hoa Hiep 1 and Hoa Hiep 2 and numerous importantprojects of the province. However, electric grid in this area does not meet theneeds of local development. Particularly, in Hoa Tam commune, the electricitysupply is not ensured due to being too far away from station. Currently, thiscommune is supplied electricity by 22kV line with a length of over 20 km,connecting from Hoa Hiep 110kV substation through Hoa Vinh town, Hoa Xuan Nam and Hoa Tamcommunes.
Because of far distance, theline is often overloaded locally in dry season, while in rainy season, deepfloods often occur, causing local split. In this situation, in August, 2017,the Central Power Corporation has deployed the project of installing the 2ndHoa Hiep 110kV substation. It includes installation of 1 substation with thecapacity of 40MVA, increasing the capacity of Hoa Hiep 110kV substation to65MVA and investment in 4 22kV lines with total length of 15,5km to supplyelectricity to Hoa Tam commune and connecting to 110kV substations in the area.
To ensure electricity supplyfor the South Phu Yen Economic Zone, Phu Yen Electricity Company has workedwith Deo Ca Investment Corporation to utilize 110kV substation of this unit tomake a power line for Hoa Tam commune and a part of Hoa Xuan Nam commune.However, this is a temporary solution, as this 110kV substation does not havesufficient capacity for large projects which will be deployed in this key areain the coming time.
According to theManagement board of Central power grid project, the 22kV section through DaNong bridge is expected to use underground cable along the bridge, with alength of 620m. This solution was evaluated by the General Department of Energy(Ministry of Industry and Trade) and agreed by departments in the province.However, it has not been approved by the unit giving license under theDirectorate for Roads of Vietnam, hence being still interrupted and having riskof abandoning the constructed part.
Mr. Nguyen Hong Lam,Director of the Management board of Central power grid project, lets known thatthe electricity sector has researched solution of floating line crossing riverto replace underground cable crossing bridge. However, this solution has toomany disadvantages such as large investment cost, long construction time,unsafe construction at river gate, far and complicated distance... In contrast,the solution of underground cable will have high safety, low cost, fastconstruction time... so it is still the best solution.
However, after nearly 6months of interruption, so far, the project has not been continued constructioneven though the electricity sector has repeatedly consulted relevant functionaldepartments. Phu Yen Power Company petitioned the PPC to submit proposal to theDirectorate for Roads of Vietnam for allowing the electricity sector to connectthis line crossing Da Nong bridge through an underground cable system along thebridge to soon complete upgrading of the power grid in order to serve thesocio-econo development demand of the South Phu Yen Economic Zone.
Source:Phu Yen Newspaper
Translatedby KHUONG THAO


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I'm telling you…Pinterest is a dangerous, dangerous thing and I'm glad I lasted as long as I did without it. Man oh man. You know, I thought Facebook took up too much of my time when it first came out. I was wrong. So wrong. I'm not saying that I spend hour after hour browsing through Pinterest, but I definitely have to make a conscious effort to step away. You just get sucked into this endless array of recipes and crafts and wedding ideas and fashion. It's a little ridiculous.
But I found a lovely recipe for Pizza Spaghetti Bake! Did you ever eat that as a kid? I remember eating lunch at school and every Friday was pizza day. That was the only time I was really interested in buying my lunch. My parents always packed me one. But sometimes there would be a special Friday where they served Pizza Pasta. Everyone LOVED pizza pasta day. Of course, there were those kids who pre-ordered their lunches and got first dibs, but once they were out of the way it was a fight to the death! Lunch would be over by the time you got out of line and at that point you were one lucky kid if you managed to get a tray.
Tough stuff! I'm so glad I can just make my own now. Recipe courtesy Tracey
- 12 oz pasta (I used spaghetti)
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 6 large slices pepperoni
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- Parmesan cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
Brown the hamburger meat then drain. Naturally, an alternative could be Italian sausage or even ground turkey if you like the healthy route. I decided a little bit of ground beef wasn't going to hurt me
Boil your pasta! Don't forget to season the water with a touch of salt. It's okay if the pasta isn't cooked completely through. It's going in the oven anyway. I guess it might be a good idea to go ahead and preheat it, huh? That would be 350 degrees please! Once the pasta is boiled and drain, lay it out in a baking dish sprayed with PAM/cooking spray of your choice
Layer the cooked beef over the pasta
Top the beef with your pasta sauce
Tear up your pepperoni and sprinkle it on top of the sauce. I suppose you could just use regular sized pepperoni, but all I had in my fridge was the sandwich stuff. So yummy! Save a few slices for later
Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella over the pepperoni until covered. I'm pretty liberal with my cheese…
Finally, cover the cheese with the rest of the pepperoni and bake
After 30 minutes, pull your pasta bake out of the oven and be prepared to be taken back to elementary school. I like my cheese extra bubbly so I turned on the broiler for a few minutes
Now, was that not one of the easiest meals from childhood to prepare? Now that I've remembered the thing existed, it's going to become a regular on my weeknight menu. So much better than just plain ol' boring spaghetti
Bees knees
Like I said, the Alfredo deserved a post unto itself. It was creamy like I wanted. The peas added great color. And of course, the bacon provided a nice crunch and amazing flavor. Here's to bacon!
But seriously, this was so easy to make and yet seemed like such a fancy meal. Perfect for someone's special birthday dinner. Of course, it would have been even better if there had been shredded cheese on hand, but the stuff in that bottle/can thingy worked just fine…though, I am out of Parmesan now. Boo! Time to go to the market again
- 1 lb of pasta (I used penne)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cups Parmesan, preferably grated
- 2 lemons
- 1 package bacon
- 1/2 bag frozen peas
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil
Cook up the bacon (chopped up)! Which in my opinion is the best part of the dish. I admit I have a problem…
Melt the butter in a large pot. Make sure it's big enough to hold all your pasta later. In the meantime, boil your pasta in separate pot
Once your butter has melted down, add the cream. Oh, and keep in mind that we don't want burnt up cream so keep your heat on medium to medium-low. Whatever you're comfortable with
After only a couple minutes, it's okay to add the cheese. Stir stir stir! Terrible picture if I do say so myself
Your cheese is getting all melty and your sauce is thickening up. Squeeze in the lemon juice! Mmmm
I'm not adding salt to mine, but I'm pretty generous with the pepper
Toss in the peas please. I bet broccoli would be great in this. Ooh, or some chopped up red peppers. Ideas…
It doesn't take too long for your peas to warm up, just a few minutes. By now, your pasta should be done. Drain and dump in right into your Alfredo pot
Now for my favorite part. Add the bacon. How exciting!
Because the basil in your box garden is going crazy, sprinkle some on top
Ah, now that's some good pasta. All is right in the world for a glorious moment with my fork in my mouth.
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Mmm I'm not sure which I like better- Italian food or chicken. Really, these are the staples of my diet. If I'm not whipping up some sort of chicken dish, I'm usually eating something Italian (that is, when I'm not having a Chinese food attack!). I can't help it. I grew up eating Italian. That's my comfort food. Plus, some of my best dishes are Italian inspired. It's just in the blood. It helps that there doesn't seem to be very many mom and pop Italian restaurants around here either. I have no choice but to create my own. I'm sure there might be a few hole in the wall places somewhere that I just haven't stumbled upon, but most of the joints so far are either chains like Olive Garden and Carrabbas…or are hella expensive. Remember my post about $5 calzones? Yeah, I'm not about to spend 15 bucks for something I can just make better myself.
There is one restaurant back home that I miss. Ah, Carini's. Now they had some good food. How I wish there was a Carini's here in the Hampton Roads. They had great pizza, great stromboli, awesome cheese fries. But my favorite dish hands down was the chicken parm sub. Oh man that was one good sandwich. I have yet to find a chicken parm to beat it. I don't know if it was the delicious sauce, the generous amount of cheese, or the thick breast they used, but I'm drooling just remembering it. I might just have to open up my own mom and pop Italian place. Maybe I'll recruit my dad to go into business with me.
Anyway, for memory's sake I decided to make chicken parmesan for dinner. I would've made it into a sub, but unfortunately didn't have any sub rolls. That's okay! It was just fine without the bread.
- 2 chicken breasts (keep in mind I'm only cooking for two)
- 1 bowl flour
- 1 egg
- 1 bowl bread crumbs
- 4 slices provolone
- Tomato sauce
- Splash of milk
- Salt
- Pepper
For this recipe, we're going to need some hardware. That's right, we're getting hardcore here. So, go find a hammer. Of course, if you have a nice kitchen with nice gadgets you can just use a meat mallet. I prefer to keep things interesting
Now that you have your fancy hammer ready to go, pull out your chicken breasts. Lay down some saran wrap. Place your chicken on the saran wrap. Cover with another sheet of saran wrap. How many times can we say saran wrap?
Alright, pound out your anger! Or just have some fun. If using a hammer, be gentle with your chicken. A hammer doesn't have as large of a surface as a mallet. Nice and thin!
Preheat you oven to 450 degrees before you forget and have to waste precious time before you can eat. Okay, build an assembly line! Set out your bowl of flour. Season with salt and pepper generously or to taste. Whisk your egg with some milk and set it out in the next bowl. Finally, pour some bread crumbs into another bowl. I used pre-seasoned Italian style
Dredge your chicken cutlets through the flour. Shake off the excess flour
Dip chicken into egg mixture
Dredge through breadcrumbs
Heat a skillet on medium heat. I like medium heat because I'm prone to burning things when I turn up the heat. So I like to play it safe. But if you think you can handle high heat, go for it! Drizzle oil into pan
We aren't cooking the chicken all the way through. Just until nice and golden on both sides. Mine aren't as pretty as they could be, but it's still going to taste rad. Once desired color is reached, put into a baking dish. You can also leave the chicken in the skillet if it's ovenproof. Save on dishes!
Spoon tomato sauce onto chicken
Layer with provolone
Bake for 15 minutes uncovered. Mmmmmmmm
Boil some spaghetti while the chicken is cooking and warm up some more tomato sauce. I spruced mine up with a little crushed red pepper flakes and some fresh basil from the garden
Don't forget to salt your pasta water!
Dinner is served! Don't forget to sprinkle with some parmesan
It might not be Carini's, but the boyfriend surely wasn't complaining. Are there any restaurants that you guys miss from your hometown? I know I sure can name a few!
Worries lead to worts, wrinkles, and grey hair
Sometimes life hits you full force and your reaction is too slow to do anything about it. It's like that black cloud you keep getting rid of finds a way back and you have to keep pulling out your umbrella. You're always having one of those days, or one of those months, or heck even one of those years. Maybe your car puttered out or you lost your job or a loved one skipped town without a moments notice. Or maybe you just struggle with your bills. Seemingly worse, someone dear to you can't stay out of trouble and you feel helpless as what to do for them. Perhaps you're powerless to do anything at all except wait to hear the judgement.
On those dark days, we all deserve a little comfort. We deserve to feel love and warmth to give us hope that things will turn out better than we ever could've thought. When I'm feeling low and am seeking comfort, I head into the kitchen (after finding a big hug of course). It's not that I have a need to eat, and honestly I'd rather cook for others than for myself. I go to the kitchen because it's my favorite room in the house. If I could put a recliner or couch in there I surely would. Aside from writing my feelings and thoughts down, cooking is my most therapeutic habit. There's something extremely calming about pulling ingredients from the cupboards and following a recipe. It's the act of creation, I suppose, that eases the mind and settles the soul. Like any physical act, cooking gives you a sense of purpose for the moment.
When I want to make comfort food, pasta usually comes to mind. I grew up with an Italian-American father and our meals were thus heavily influenced by his Sicilian heritage (though probably not as influenced as my childhood memories would have me recall). On my mother's side of the family, pasta was an easy go to meal when people unexpectedly showed up. Spaghetti was common fare. So sometimes, that's what I think of when I want to indulge in some comfort food- and don't feel like making lasagna. So that's what I made last night for dinner after receiving some disheartening news.
If you haven't guessed by now, it's safe to say I like things hot! You'd think I was making arrabiata instead of spaghetti and meatballs. I've said it once and I'll say it again; season things to your own taste. If you don't like an extra extra kick in your sauce, by all means only add a tinsy winsy bit of crushed red pepper. I'm pretty sure I added more this round then I meant to anyway, but I still loved it (I feel for the poor boyfriend though. I'm always adding hot stuff into our food it seems!) Also, there's only two of us so I didn't make all that much sauce. Waste not, want not! You can double, triple, quadruple the recipe if you like. Add some wine, too, if you feel like it!
The Balls
- 1 lb ground beef (or meat of your choice)
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs (I used an Italian blend but unseasoned is okay)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan (grated is fine)
- Splash of milk or water
- 1 tbs garlic
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Small handful fresh basil, chopped
The Sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tbs garlic (plus some extra if it suites your fancy)
- 1 large can crush tomatoes
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- Pinch sugar
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Handful fresh basil, chopped
Since basil is the only thing that seems to be growing in my garden, that's the herb with which I used to make my sauce. But you can use any Italian herb to your liking- parsley, oregano, mixed blend. Plus, I just really love basil.
First, we need to make our meatballs. Take all those ingredients in the first list and plop them into a medium bowl
I almost forgot the cheese. Wouldn't that have led to some sad meatballs!
Mix mix mix! Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. This is the fun part! Ah, if only dough were as easy to work with as ground meat…
If you possess a melon baller (unlike me), this would be the time to break it in. A mini scooper of any kind would work as well. Just dig in and make some balls! But some of us have to do it the old fashioned way. Pinch off some meat and roll in between your hands until it forms into a little ball
Keep your meatballs uniform in size so they'll cook up evenly. I like mini balls, but make them whatever size drives your tractor. You'll need to stick them in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up. Or you can just go ahead and cook them. However, I like the freezer step. In the meantime, chop your onion and mince your garlic if you're using fresh garlic
Back to the balls! In a heavy (deep) pan, cover the bottom with olive oil and fry your meatballs. We aren't cooking them all the way through. Just giving them a nice sear is all
I developed a lovely method of swirling the hot oil and balls around in the pan. DANGER: don't try this at home (or attempt at own risk)
Once the meat is browned (but not cooked), set aside on a paper towel
On to the sauce! Now, I'm not much of a beef fan so I drained the excess grease from my pot (though I didn't wipe it clean) and drizzled in some olive oil. But by all means, use the beef drippings if you like! Dump your onions and garlic into the pan and cook until translucent
Everything's downhill from here! Stir in your can of crushed tomatoes
Add sugar, salt, and pepper. The sugar combats the acidity in los tomates
Now add the basil. Add more than this. We LOVE basil. My garden is just a little low on fresh leaves at the moment. I really should get some more plants planted…
Finally, it's time to add the meatballs back in. Turn heat down from medium to low and simmer for half an hour until the meat if fully cooked. While that bit of magic is happening, don't forget to cook your spaghetti noodles in slightly salted water. My dad adds a splash of oil to his boiling water and so do I!
Oh yeah, don't forget to add your crushed red pepper flakes either. You can do that when you add the salt, pepper, and sugar. Or when you add the basil. You could do it when you add the meat, but it's easier to sir around if you do it beforehand
Buon Appetito! Load a bowl up and sprinkle with some of that shredded parm. If you think it's too spicy, pour yourself a nice glass of milk. Or think fondly of your late Italian-American grandmother and make yourself an espresso.
Here's too comfort food and cooking your worries way! Mangia!
P.S. I bet these would make for great meatball subs. Mmm


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Are you sure you even want to go to law school? If this would be your second time postponing a year maybe you aren't too psyched about going at all. Is there a dream school(s) that you would like to attend if you had the chance? Where do you want to practice? BLS on a full schol. is great, unless you will regret it and think "what if" all year.
I'd say go to Brooklyn unless the scholarship requirements are anything crazy. You're looking at a full ride to a good school.I don't think you should take another year off. If you had a whole year off already and already applied late, what makes you think you'll be any more motivated the next time around?So yeah, go to BLS or don't go to law school (if you're not passionate about it), IMO.
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… to visit my sister, her husband and their wild children. And if you shoot at all, you know there's nothing more liberating than shooting in a new place, spontaneously, without planning, lighting or agenda. It's what drew us to photography in the first place. Personal work is what recharges us.
The 1974 Chevy Vega that I seriously considered buying.
On the road.
Owen hitting my sister in the car — the moment I realized that maybe one kid is enough.
Smitty's BBQ employee Virgil Hendershot, as dry and crusty as the meat they serve. Lockhart, TX.
Lockhart girls dressed for some weekend Mexican dancing. I owe their mom some jpegs. Man, do I owe a lot of people jpegs.


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Week 9 all done and completed and has been the best weeks' worth of runs so far, with today's topping the charts of any run done so far (no guesses as to why that would be )
Run 1 started out cloudy and then rained for the last half so arrived at my destination slightly damp but happy
Run 2 was near perfect conditions There was a heavy frost but the sun was shining and the road/track was clear of ice, with hardly a breath of wind. It really was the most beautiful of runs and completed in a good time too. And it gave me the feeling that with another day like that I could possibly even get to do 5k in 30 mins!
Run 3 was into a head wind all the way, cloudy but no rain. It was only when the wind momentarily dropped that I realised I would have been running faster without the resistance lol So I did my final 30 mins which I had hoped would cover the 5k but not to be so I continued running and did 5.2k in 35 mins. Well chuffed as it was deffo harder running into the wind and the wind seemed to get stronger as I neared the end too!
It's amazing to think that when I found this site (entirely by mistake I might add) I had not even had any notion of running at all. Reading the posts on here convinced me that it might be worth a shot so I have a lot to thank you guys for. And for your continued support and wonderful posts. Of course, there is the lovely Laura to thank too, though it's probably time to fess up here.... I did the last 5 runs without her and loved every minute of it And most of all I would like to thank my lovely hubby for cheering me on and being so supportive and proud of me for doing this and for being there at the end of my graduation run And as an added bonus we sat and watched the squirrels playing while I had my celebratory water and clementine


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I rarely find a salad I don't love, especially one that has a nice mix of ingredients like this one. The nice thing about this salad is that it has vegetables, shrimp and pasta so it's like a meal in one! You get your protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. What could be better!
A couple of weeks ago my local supermarket had a special deal on fresh asparagus and it looked so delicious I decided to come up with a new recipe to highlight it. I came up with this salad and I think it turned out pretty nicely!
So, if you like shrimp, asparagus and artichoke hearts, then this salad is for you. If you like salads without mayonnaise, then this salad is for you. If you like ingredients that remind you of the spring and summer months ahead, then this salad is for you. Grab a crusty loaf of sourdough bread to serve with it and you have the perfect meal.
It doesn't take long to make and, with a couple of shortcuts, it's easy to assemble too. The complete recipe and directions are below, after the photos.
|Delicious ingredients ready to turn into a salad!
|Orzo, cooked and ready for the dressing.
|Cooked asparagus and quartered artichoke hearts ready for the salad.
|This dressing is really good on all sorts of salads.
|Ready to eat, this salad is one of our family favorites! Yummy!
Artichoke, Asparagus and Shrimp Salad Recipe
For the salad:
- 1/2 cup orzo, uncooked
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 1 can (14 oz.) quartered artichoke hearts (in water, not marinated)
- 1/2 pound shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined. Tip: if you don't have time to cook the shrimp, use frozen shrimp instead. Just remember to peel them and remove the tails.
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Cut back the cooking time by about 1 minute because the pasta should be al dente so it can soak up some of the dressing. Set aside to cool.
- Rinse the asparagus and chop into bite sized pieces. Simmer in a saucepan with water until just fork tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Drain the can of artichoke heart quarters.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, asparagus and artichokes.
- In a small bowl, briskly whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Pour dressing over salad and gently combine.
- Refrigerate for about an hour before serving. Keep any remaining salad refrigerated. This salad is good for a day or two, but because of the shrimp I don't recommend keeping it too long or it could spoil.


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I thought I would add a little festive cheer to this post as it is coming up to that time of year again (only 6 Saturdays left before the big day!!). Now some of you maybe wondering what to get that certain someone as a gift - maybe your husband, boyfriend (or girlfriend), bit on the side, fuck buddy only you know. Why not go all out, as well as being a little selfish & get a Sexy Miss Santa outfit - that way he gets a present to un-wrap (you of course) & you both get a good seeing too!
Ann Summers do have a number of different versions of this festive little number, I can also recommend the "Miss Clause Sexy Christmas" outfit - works a treat.
Lets face it, its not everyday that you get to dress up or have a little role play & what better time than Christmas. You can even get him to sit on your knee if you wanna go all out & ask if he has been a good boy this year, only it will be his sack that is being emptied not yours :o)
Now if you are a bit more daring, are on a bit more of a budget but still like having a bit of fun then maybe you could go for the "All wrapped up" dress.
At £18 for a large ribbon to wrap around yourself i'm not really convinced but would love to hear if anyone has given it a go. If it were me then my man would probably come in & find me with it tied in a double knot which I can't undo & am getting very fustrated at!! Either that or I would have tied myself to the bed or something as equally stupid....
Its fun, original & will gaurentee a night of passion, so while you are sat browsing the web pop on over & see Ann (I have links to the sight located on the blog page) she might have a few stocking fillers for ya to assist with a VERY SEXY CHRISTMAS :o)


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Madison Beer Slays for 'Mane Addicts'
Madison Beer tries out different hair colors in this brand new feature for Mane Addicts.
The 17-year-old singer really looked killer in an orange ensemble and matching locks.
Custom colorist Shah Karegar explained that "the jacket was such a bright color, I thought it'd be really fun if we also did a really bright wig that was close to orange. The problem with orange is that sometimes it can look a little too crazy, but we did a mixture of yellow and orange so it's not so bright, but very similar to the color of Madison's jacket. How Chris [Appleton] styled it was phenomenal�I never thought an orange wig could look so attractive."
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This blog will will contain my rather pedantic ramblings on my experiences within the miniature war gaming hobby. There will be informative how-to's, thrilling battle reports and thought provoking editorials. I fully expect that history will one day view the contents of this blog on par with Homer's Illiad or Newton's Principalia. Or it's a complete waste of time.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Shipyard Details for Historicon
Starting from the top center:
- 2 plastic buildings from Renedra - these are nice kits - very easy to build and customize
- on the white card are some rope coils that are still drying (they've been soaked in diluted matt medium)
- A well from Architects of War
- Some scratch built mast piles and anchors. OK the masts are just some dowels cut to length but there was some effort put into the anchors.
- A pile of barrels (Renedra) that will be a used as powder kegs
- Some cut wood
- A ship under construction. The ship is scratch built from bass wood and mounting board and I think it came out nicely.
Next up tree plates!
8 comments:
- Edwin King said...
I hope everything goes well at the weekend.
- May 31, 2016 at 7:41 AM
- Peter Douglas said...
Well done Miles! I like the ship under construction.
- May 31, 2016 at 9:51 AM
- TamsinP said...
The half-built ship should make a very nice feature for your game :)
- May 31, 2016 at 10:10 AM
- Francis Lee said...
Coming along nicely sir!
- May 31, 2016 at 11:52 AM
- jmilesr said...
thanks for the comments - the ship was a lot of fun to build
- May 31, 2016 at 7:39 PM
- Stefan (aka. Monty) said...
Wonderful work and extremely interesting to follow!
- June 1, 2016 at 4:57 PM
- Der Alte Fritz said...
I like the ship under construction model a lot. I recall an AWI game at Historicon at the old Penn Harris Hotel ( 1980s?) that featured a similar shipyard and it looked terrific.
- June 3, 2016 at 2:01 AM
- jmilesr said...
The ship was a lot of fun to build. My inspiration for the shipyard idea come from a diorama on display at the US mariners Museum in Newport News, VA - it's where the turret and cannons from the USS monitor are on display.
Jim - are you making the trek to HCON this year. I can promise you a choice command in my games
- June 3, 2016 at 6:21 AM


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As the wearable market grows, consumers are coming to expect new features that go above and beyond traditional features as the 'TeraGlass' head-mounted display does. Packed with a micro OLED display, the 'TeraGlass' will display an image that appears 86-inches in size to the viewer and can work with either 2D or 3D imagery.
With a single charge providing up to four hours of operation, the 'TeraGlass' headset is capable of being customized by developers to work in a variety of scenarios. Developed by the brand Teracle, the 'TeraGlass' headset shows promise in the educational sector and entertainment market as an effective way to offer immersive content.
Younger demographics are becoming accustomed to smart technology integration, so products like the 'TeraGlass' head-mounted display that provide an interactive experience could see a surge in popularity.
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