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This column was originally published December 30, 2002. The Old Year is about to pass from us, and Etiquetteer, chilling champagne and starching a shirtfront, feels compelled to share a few thoughts and instructions for New Year's Eve, the most universal and accessible holiday of all.
Poor dear depressed Oscar Levant once said "Scratch the fake tinsel of Hollywood and you'll find the real tinsel underneath." Sadly, Etiquetteer knows many people who feel just that way about New Year's Eve. A much-maligned occasion, many people dismiss it as a manufactured holiday meaning nothing and falsely glamorous. In a world that reveres Britney Spears, Abercrombie & Fitch, and game shows like "Russian Roulette," Etiquetteer will take his glamour where he can find it, thank you very much!
Besides, New Year's Eve is the one holiday that everyone on earth can celebrate together. All races, colors, creeds, and orientations use the same calendar to function in daily life, so why not bring us all together for a global occasion?! Etiquetteer thinks New Year's Eve has the capacity to create world peace.
New York City has given the world the two most enduring versions of how New Year's Eve is celebrated. While Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians syncopate in the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for elegantly dressed and coiffed high society types swirling through a blaze of streamers, confetti, party hats and tiaras, the excitable masses squeeze themselves into Times Square, shrieking and waving at television cameras until the ball drops. Rowdiness is not unknown in either location -- Etiquetteer knows of one lady, now quite elderly, who lost her shoes one New Year's Eve in Times Square, so compressed by the crowd was she -- and for many that enhances their enjoyment. Etiquetteer can only go figure.
But Etiquetteer will not hold you to the standard of Gotham, however glamorous it may be, to celebrate this Occasion. Make your own glamour in your own Perfectly Proper way! Whether you are gathered around the dinner table, concert stage, hot tub, pulpit, coffee maker, hookah, or piano, spend this holiday with people you care for deeply. More than all the tenacious gift-giving of Christmas, tonight is a night to remind the people you love how special they've been to you in the past year. Which, if you pay attention, is what the lyrics of "Auld Lang Syne" are all about. That's why it's sung at midnight.
And you had best stay up until midnight to sing it! Etiquetteer doesn't care if you go to bed at exactly 12:00:30, but the point of New Year's Eve is participating at the exact second the Old Year passes. Ringing in the New Year at 7:00 PM just because it's midnight somewhere in the world doesn't cut it; if it's not midnight where you are, it just isn't midnight.
And please, dress appropriately. If you're cavorting with the rabble in Times Square, combat gear will protect your person from the weather and God knows what else. Otherwise, believe it or not, black tie is not required - check with your hostess first.
That said, Etiquetteer dearly wants you to break out a tiara for the evening whatever you're wearing (even if it's nothing at all in the hot tub). "I do not pretend to understand," says Uncle Paxton in Clemence Dane's delightful novel The Flower Girls, "why tiaras should make so much difference to my enjoyment of the evening, but they did. Certain objects are romantic on their own account. A tiara is one of them." Whether you rush to the vault for the diamonds or the drugstore for the foil-coated cardboard, tonight is the night for this un-American but oh-so-much-fun accessory.
And now, should auld acquaintance be forgot, Etiquetteer fondly and sincerely wishes you a New Year of Peace, Prosperity, and Perfect Propriety.


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Pain Relief, Tension and releasing Endorphins Without Narcotics
Oct 14, 2008
Exercise, exercise, exercise! It seems counterintuitive to exercise with pain or fatigue, but I promise it works. A walk (especially if it's a beautiful day outside) or even a jog, some stretching, or anything that warms up the muscles and uses them will generally loosen them up enough to allow relief. In addition, the endorphins produced by the body during exercise will often clear pain from you body and mind.. Also, if you're exercising, you're probably getting away from any major source of the tension, whatever it is. That always helps.
Yoga, my personal passion, is unbeatable for stress relief (in my opinion, of course). It is a combination of exercise and relaxation therapy that soothes the mind, body and spirit. You're warming and loosening the muscles in a way that almost no other exercise can match, while focusing your mind on breathing and being very present.
An interesting and more unusual tip is to have a selection of photos you find very soothing and relaxing. If you enjoy the beach, a set of pictures of a sunny, sandy paradise might work, or if (like me) you're a deep-forest kind of gal, some photos of a green, leafy glade could do the trick. Spend a few moments just looking at the photos and visualizing yourself in that place. With practice you will find that just looking at the photos can produce an instant calming effect. It's all about burning new neural pathways and making your brain associate the pictures with the relaxation. Practice this when you have time on your hands – looking at the photos in conjunction with deep breathing, dim lights, and some soothing music. Then when you are very tense, you've got the response already ingrained.
There are of course things you want to avoid (if you can!) when suffering from tension and/or pain. Some are obvious – loud noise, uncomfortable situations, and the company of anyone who makes you more tense. Some are not so obvious: caffeine, for instance, while it may seem to help fatigue, can actually increase tension and raise blood pressure. Brightly lit areas or very vivid warm colors like red or orange will exacerbate your attention. So, you know, avoid Target and Home Depot. J Blues and greens are very soothing and lower light levels will also help lower blood pressure and heart rate, and alleviate tension and/or pain. (Which should mean Wal-Mart is a good place to go when you have tension, but believe me, that is not the case. So. Not. The. Case.)
My personal method of dealing with tension and pain? First I stretch my arms and shoulders. Then I close my office door, turn off the lights, and close my eyes. I take about ten minutes to just focus on my breathing, even if I don't do a full meditation, and let the thoughts that have been bothering me exit my head the same way they entered, just focusing on my breathing. Then I do a short self-massage. When I feel I've relaxed as much as I can, I get up and go get a glass of water, which I drink pretty much nonstop. And then I repeat to myself, "je ne regrette rien" – in French, loosely translated, "I regret nothing". This is to remind myself that at the end of my life, I will have no regrets, because I will have lived every moment for the joy and beauty it has and wasted no time or energy on the things that don't really matter. Because of its personal meaning for me, this is a sort of mantra that helps me release the tension and focus on the positives. (And no, this doesn't actually interfere with my productivity, because I lose a lot more than this 15 minutes worth of efficiency when I am in pain.)
Old stand bys like massage...some great massage units out there like the shiatzu by hoedics, but human touch can sometimes mean more than the actual massage, heat for tightness and ice for pain and swelling, the jacuzzi...ahhhhhhhhh..even hot baths with candles and music. Sometimes if there is a stressor in your life that can be eliminated as not all stressors can be, it can be worthwhile to cut it loose.
In the end, your stress and tension are unique to you, and your best method of dealing with them will be, too. I hope that some of the above information might be helpful to you in finding a method that works for you, at least some of the time.
If you do have to take something – and let's face it, sometimes, you just do – my personal preference for this type of pain is either ibuprofen or naproxen sodium. Or it was, before I decided to be allergic to them. They seem to work better for muscle tension than acetaminophen. At all costs, avoid Excedrin and Goody powders, because it does contain caffeine and while it might help the pain at first, it's not going to help get rid of the tension.
Of course, before you take ANY medication, check to be sure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients, that you don't have a medical condition that makes it inadvisable, and that there are no side effects you can't live with. It's always a good idea to talk to your doctor.
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"I could be good for you. Let me be good for you."
Before I Ever Met You is the second contemporary romance I've read by Karina Halle and after having read two dark romances by her this year, I was in definite need of some fluff to balance out the dark. However, while this story may be fluffy and sweet, the romance was a bit of a let down for me and unfortunately left me feeling unsatisfied.
Before I Ever Met You starts off with a bang after William McAlister's marriage of fifteen years comes to an end when he discovers that his wife is pregnant…by another man. No longer able to work in such close proximity with his wife, he returns back home in hopes of gaining some sense of normalcy and move on from his divorce. Jackie Phillips has made her fair shares of mistakes and she ready to leave her past behind for a fresh start as she returns home and takes up a new job as William McAlister's new assistant. Sparks fly between the pair and they will have to decide whether or not they are willing to cross the lines of professionalism for one more shot at a happily ever after.
Before I Met You is a forbidden office romance with age-gap and while I was never a fan of age-gap romances before, I've become quite fond of them this year and it was one of the reason why I decided to pick this book up. I really loved the beginning of this book because Karina Halle just hits us with the dramatics right from the first page and I was totally entertained by all of it. But as the story went on, boredom started to set in as the plot became predictable and things kind of went downhill from there.
I liked both Will and Jackie but I didn't like the development of the romance because it felt like "lust-at-first-sight". I really wished that this was more of a slow-burn and that things didn't fall into place so easily for these two. Also, not to nit-pick, but some of the dialogue was cheesy as hell and I was not feeling the sexy times in this book. Before I Ever Met You started off on a good note, but soon fell short to a predictable story line with a quick-and-easy resolution that left me feeling underwhelmed.
"I never asked to be the world's hero. All I ever wanted was to be yours."
Before starting Tortured, I was warned that I would need a box of tissues and maybe a bottle of Whiskey at my side to help me make it through this book and I wondered what the hell I was about to get myself into. I immediately thought about one of Williams' previous novels, Collared, and how that book left me in tears and prepared to have my heart ripped out yet again as I started William's newest release. (dramatics)
High school sweethearts Brecken Connolly and Camryn Gardner have been inseparable since they were young. But Brecken is about to ship out for a twelve-month deployment, making promises to return to Camryn as a hero only to be taken captive and killed on live television. Six years later, Brecken is found very much alive and returns home to find the love of his life has moved on. Not willing to give up on their love just yet, Brecken is determined to win Camryn's heart back, even if it means risking his life yet again to save the one he loves.
Tortured is a second-chance military romance that had me on edge with the turn of every page. Let me just say that this book may be triggering to some readers as it deals with domestic abuse and some of the scenes are quite graphic and hard to read. The first half this book is truly heartbreaking as these two characters are put through hell. Brecken is being viewed as a hero, but he doesn't feel like one because he wasn't able to save his team. Camryn is trying to keep her life from falling apart for the sake of her son. It's just all very intense and emotionally exhausting. But while the first half of the book gripped me, the story started to lose its momentum in the second half and I just wished that intensity from the first half of the book had lasted throughout because it would've made for a much more telling story.
Brecken and Camryn are two strong characters who both lived through traumatic experiences, only to be stronger at the end. While there were some things Camryn did that I didn't agree with, she was just trying her best to keep her son safe, even if that meant sacrificing her own safety. The plot twist in this book was crazy and I didn't see it coming. I was shook af! I swear Williams be gutting me with some of her plot twists and I teared up at the end because of it. Tortured is a dark and intense second-chance romance that may not be for everyone, but I would definitely recommend it to fans of Williams' previous novels.
"I want to live—not just exist—because of you."
If I can be totally honest for a minute, I would say that I had very low expectations when I picked up Kandi Steiner's latest release. After A Love Letter to Whiskey left me frustrated and wanting to pull my hair out, I was worried that Revelry would be a repeat of that incident and I was not looking forward yet another broken eReader. Luckily, Revelry ended up being a pleasant surprise and showed me that sometimes first impressions can be misleading.
Newly divorced with no sense of direction, Wren Ballard decides to rent a cabin for the summer in hopes of gaining some sense of self and to find inspiration. Anderson Black is a man in mourning and can't seem to move on from the past. Neither one was prepared for the other and what this summer would bring, but they find themselves on a journey as they help one another to heal old wounds and slowly start to fall in love. But as the summer comes to an end, Wren and Anderson will have to decide whether this spark was only meant to last for the season or longer.
Revelry is a small town romance about confronting demons from the past and starting over. While ALLTW frustrated the hell out of me, there is no denying that Kandi Steiner's writing is beautiful and I couldn't help but be sucked into this story about two characters who needed to save themselves from themselves. I loved the small town setting and adored the secondary characters. This book makes me want to move to the Pacific North West so bad! The secondary characters made this story for me. Momma Von is the best and I couldn't get enough of her meddling ways.
While I liked both Wren and Anderson, I found Wren to be more relatable. She's at a point in her life where she's not sure what her next step is going to be and she's kind of stuck. She too is also in a sense of mourning as she tries to move on from her ex-husband and find herself again. Anderson makes a great parallel for Wren because he is also in mourning and is stuck in life and doesn't know how to move forward from the past. I very much enjoyed seeing these two fall for one another and the angst slowly killed me. I may have shed a tear or two towards the end because of all the emotions. It was so good! Revelry is captivating slow-burning romance and I'm so glad I decided to give Kandi Steiner a second-chance. I eagerly await her next release and I hope it is just as beautiful as this book.


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Larry Craig
GOP senator speaks in Craig's defense
A day after U.S. Sen. Larry Craig announced that he would step down because he "had little control over what people chose to believe" about his personal life, the Idahoan finally found an ally among his fellow Republicans in Washington.
Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, offering a contrarian voice to the calls by Senate GOP leaders for Craig to resign, said he'd have liked to have seen Craig keep fighting for his seat.
Although Craig pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct last month after a sex sting in a men's room in the Minneapolis airport, the evidence was flimsy, Specter told "Fox News Sunday."
"I'd still like to see Sen. Craig fight this case," he said. "He left himself some daylight, when he said he 'intends' to resign in 30 days. I'd like to see Larry Craig go back to court, seek to withdraw his guilty plea and fight the case. I've had some experience in these kinds of matters since my days as Philadelphia district attorney, and with the evidence, Sen. Craig wouldn't be convicted of anything."
Specter, however, was in the minority Sunday, especially in his own party.
Sen. John Ensign of Nevada, who leads GOP fundraising efforts for 2008 Senate races, said Sunday he was proud of the "swift action" by Republican leaders: "not only calling for an immediate Senate ethics investigation, removing him from his committees, but also sending a signal to him that it was probably best that he resign."
"It was best for himself, best for his family and best for the institution of the Senate," Ensign told ABC's "This Week."
Ensign was among the first Senate leaders to suggest that it would be best for the Republican Party for Craig to step down. He also was among the Senate GOP leaders who asked the Senate ethics committee to investigate and stripped Craig of his committee leadership positions.
Democrats Sunday zeroed in on what they called a "double standard" about sex scandals in the Senate. No one called on Sen. David Vitter, R-La., to resign following his acknowledgment that he'd called an escort service run by the so-called D.C. Madam, said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont.
"And nobody seems to be upset with that," Leahy said on "Fox News Sunday." "Frankly, I would think that, as compared to a sting operation in a men's room in Minnesota, would be as serious."
Ensign defended the party's decision, saying there was a clear distinction: Unlike Vitter, Craig had pleaded guilty to a crime.
It wasn't a rush to judgment, Ensign said, "simply because Larry had admitted guilt ... guilt to something that I thought was not only embarrassing to himself and his family, but also to the whole United States Senate."
Leahy said it comes down to politics: Democrats have a slim majority in the Senate, and Republicans fear that the Craig scandal could further dim their 2008 election prospects.
"I don't think they'll ask (Vitter) to resign, because of course, he'll be replaced by a Democrat," Leahy said. "It's easy to ask Larry Craig to resign because he'd be replaced by a Republican."
Ensign acknowledged that Senate Republicans will have a tough fight in 2008.
"This is a competitive election cycle," Ensign said on a separate program. "There's no question. We have 22 seats to defend; the Democrats only have 12 seats to defend."
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Women at Work: Corporate Lawyer Zia Mody
In 1984, after a five-year stint with a New York-based law firm, Zia Mody, a native of Mumbai, returned to India to set up her own legal practice.
Today, the Harvard University law graduate is considered to be one of India's leading corporate lawyers. Mother to three teenage daughters, Ms. Mody, 57, is also among a handful women to serve on advisory committees at top Indian industry bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Board of India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
For this week's "Women at Work" series, India Real Time caught up with Ms. Mody, the founder of Mumbai-based AZB Partners, now one of India's largest corporate law firms. In an emailed interview, Ms. Mody, daughter of the former attorney general of India, talks about how the legal profession differs for men and women, attitudes towards women in her early days as a litigator, and the challenges females face making it to the top in law.
Edited excerpts:
The Wall Street Journal: How do you think the legal industry differs for men and women?
Zia Mody: When you are a female barrister, the pressure for some reason is incredibly high. It could be that being a barrister -- before the court every day -- is a fairly stressful arduous battle. This takes a toll on women, who have other tasks at home, more than their male counterparts.
When it comes to the corporate legal world, life is a little less stressful. Yet, the dropout rate for women remains high especially after their marriage or their first child.
WSJ: What qualities do women bring to the legal world, which perhaps, men lack?
Ms. Mody: I believe that women have a well-rounded approach to negotiations and settlement discussions, where perhaps, there could be posturing by some men and more personal ego creeping in.
WSJ: What was the attitude towards women in your early days as a litigator in India?
Ms. Mody: Women were regarded as a mysterious exception, especially in litigation. But things have certainly changed for the better.
WSJ: What challenges have you have faced making it to the top?
Ms. Mody: I think the main challenge is constant perseverance, constant hard work, and at least for the first 10 to 15 years, constantly having to prove yourself.
The agenda was to try and be an intelligent junior, who was willing to work double time and to look for visibility and consistently do good work that would be noticed.
WSJ: What are the particular challenges in India for a woman like you?
Ms. Mody: I had been particularly fortunate in that and I did not have to face such challenges compared to many other women. I have had a great family infrastructure and opportunities at the right time.
WSJ: Do you think the challenges for women in the legal profession are the same world over or specific to the country in which they work?
Ms. Mody: I think the experience of women in the legal professional is pretty much the same world over. The percentage of women law partners is very low even in the West.
In India, I think we have a little more success just because of our extended family and the infrastructure that provides.
Follow Jai and India Real Time on Twitter @jaikrishna and @indiarealtime.


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Wow was it hot! It had to be 90 degrees out today!
We headed out for a walk, and quickly turned around and headed for the pool!! The boys played in the pool, and played catch in the lawn for hours. This apartment is perfect for us! Jen and I painted Anaya's toe nails ~ What fun!
The kids think they are on summer vacation, but today, they actually read one of their school books, tomorrow we are going to ease into a few more! We did some laundry today, they say the dryer takes up a ton of electricity, so we had our clothes strewn all over our little courtyard! Here is a picture of part of our courtyard, and the laundry room, which isn't in the house, but in a small room off the courtyard. There is a picture of me at the pool with our apartment in the background.
Anaya slept so good last night! I don't know what time She went down, but she woke up at 4:45 AM! The first night she went down late, and woke up at 1:30, then again at 4:30, so I was pleasantly surprised to wake up at 4:45!! The problem is that the steps are very loud, and when I went up to put her back down, the boys heard me and woke up! It was 5:00 AM here, but, it was 7:00 back at home, so they were not tired, and stayed up! The time thing is hard, they go down at 8:30PM Guatemala time, and wake up at 5 AM! Tonight they were so tired, they were falling asleep at 8:00 PM! We figured they would be tired after all the swimming, and our long walk! We couldn't get good pictures of the volcanoes again, because of the haze. The air here is awful! We feel so dirty after our walks, our eyes are all gritty, and it smells of exhaust, it is something to behold! No emission standards here!! The chicken busses scare poor Anaya half to death! I have her in my carrier, and hold her tight, but her little arms flail out and her big eyes get HUGE every time! The boys like to watch her and laugh!!( I will post a picture of the chicken bus tomorrow!)
We are really enjoying our time here, and are so thankful for SKYPE, so we can see and talk to Ryan,(and a few others have joined us also Yeah!)! Anaya is doing well, and loving the boys, and she is starting to want ME!! Which drives the boys nuts, they want to "babysit", but she sees me and wants to come!!! She is so sweet!!!!
We still have no word on our b.c. so... To any of you who have said you were interested in coming, we would love to have you anytime from the 19th to the end of May, (and probably longer!)
Just let me know!!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Day 3 in Antigua!!...................
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Day 2!................
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
We are here!
Hello Everyone!!
WE MADE IT! It took us a while to get the internet and everything up and running...but, I think my sister got it up and running now!!! :) I'm so glad she's here and typing all of this for me, cuz else I'd have to put Anaya down and you wouldn't get this until I return home! (last part added by Jen!)
Our flights went very well, the kids did great. They kept staring out the windows to see the "bottom." Jayden asked aunt Jen if he was in a dream becuase we were "riding the clouds." Dylan has said the whole day yesterday felt like a dream.
Jen speaking here: when we showed up to the orphanage, I can just tell you how amazing it was to see this sweet mama so eager to see her little girl. I video taped the whole thing and was crying along with everyone else. It was so amazing, everyone should have this opportunity.
Stacy back: It was AMAZING to finally have her back in my arms again. She has been very good. We are having tons of fun. We found out she has 6 teeth and she is SOO TINY! :) Most of the clothes I brought for her are going to be too big. She sucks her little thumb and puts her other hand on top to touch her lip with her fingers. It's so cute.
We went from the orphanage to Antiqua to our apartment. It looks just like the picture, it's very nice. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, one half bath, and is very "secure" with gates and grates over all windows as well as doors. We feel very safe in this area, the apartment complex has a huge large wall that has to be opened by the gatekeeper. In front of our house we have a gate. We also have 2 swimming pools right in front of our house.
When we got here the internet wasn't working on my computer. jen had to try to figure out the home computer they have here, but it was all in spanish!!! Talk about knowing if you really know how to work the computer!! hahahah But she got it figured out. We now have a webcam for those of you who want to see us.
As of yet, no word on B.C. I did not go to Mixco because they don't feel it will do any good and we don't want it to hurt our case at this point either. We are hanging out to see what happens...for now.
I will email pics later!
Gotta go for now. Time to make lunch!
Keep praying, we'll keep you posted.
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Labels: Our trip to Guatemala
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Dylan singing, & our last post from the USA (for a while)
I accidentally messed with my camera, and didn't catch the first part of his song, but, here is Dylan singing Strong Tower, by Kutless, with part of the local christian school choir this morning!! He did an amazing job! He loves to sing, and he loves the group Kutless, so when our music director asked him to sing, he said "sure!" He has sung a few times at our other church, but, this was his first time at the new one!! Ryan nor I can sing (actually Ryan does have a good voice, but wouldn't feel comfortable singing!), but we wish we could! So, it is fun to watch him do it so eagerly at his young age!! He wants to be a worship pastor someday, so hopefully we will see a lot more of him singing on stage!
We are in Chicago at my sisters house, and I am almost ready to put the 3 boys to bed, as we have to get up very early to catch our flight to GUATEMALA!!! We are SO EXCITED!! It was hard to say good-bye to everyone, as we don't know what the future will hold, but then again, do we ever really know what's going on?!? We already miss Ryan, we will see him and Easton on Friday, but after that who knows. So please continue to pray that the b.c. is released soon, and we can get back home and be a family, all under one roof! Also, please pray for Anaya, as she will be leaving the orphanage, and all that is familiar. She will have lots of changes in the days and weeks ahead, and we want to make that transition as easy as possible for her! Also, for our safety, and the plane ride, the boys have never flown before, so this is a big adventure!!
We should land in Guatemala at 11:30 am (their time), Able, our driver will pick us up, bring us to the Guatemalan version of Wal-Mart for a QUICK grocery stop, then on to Hannah's Hope to pick up Anaya!! I can't wait to get my hands on her, and I am so excited for the boys to finally meet their little sister, who we have prayed for, and waited for, for so long!! I hope she is ready for all the attention she will be getting!!
I will post tomorrow night, if I am able, I have to figure out the internet connection down there, but, I will have my computer techie sister with me, so I am confident Jen will be able to figure it all out!!
Thanks for praying!
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Labels: Our trip to Guatemala, prayer requests
Friday, April 25, 2008
still waiting.........
Isaiah 42:3-4"He will not crush those who are weak or quench the smallest hope. He will bring full justice to all who have been wronged. He will not stop until truth and righteousness prevail throughout the earth. Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for His instruction".
My friend sent me this verse yesterday! Thanks Ranae, I needed that!
We received a call yesterday saying that there was no news from Guatemala, and that some families have been waiting about 3 weeks past their 31 business days(none of them have been waiting since Nov.). We are so tired of waiting, we have waited almost half of Anaya's lifetime, for her birth certificate with our name on it! But, we still hold out the hope that this will be the day we have been praying for, that our b.c. will be released from the Mixco c.r. with NO previo!
I am praying that God will do this today, as I have been told I could go to the civil registry with our lawyer on Monday, but I don't want to go! I will, but I so want God to just do this thing, and I am certain he doesn't need me to help Him, however, I will fight for this baby in any way, shape, or form!! So please continue to pray for His power to bring justice to Anaya, and allow her to come home!
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Labels: adoption, spiritual lessons
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
no news....................
No news is better than bad news, right? That's how I am looking at it! We are still praying that God will deliver us from the Mixco C.R.! One of my favorite passages(right now)is found in Psalm 37 "1Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. 7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;" So that is what we are doing, waiting for him. I left out patiently, because I don't want to lie, I want the justice of our cause to shine like the noonday sun(tomorrow)! When I hear, I will post!! Thanks for praying!!
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Crazy boyz!
Okay, let me explain. They watched the movie Snow Dogs, and there was B-Dawg, and his owner was a little gangsta type kid, and would hold up 3 fingers like a W and say "WORD!" For whatever reason, the boys thought that was cool, and one day they all came upstairs wearing their "tightshirts"(as they call them) and had ball caps on and were doing gang signs! They look so tough don't they!?! Easton was so funny, as he tried to get his fingers to do the right thing, it took a lot of concentration,Spencer had it down pat, then there is Jayden, wearing his infamous teddy bear hat, and tough guy Dylan!!
They are tons of fun, and oh so impressionable!! I pray daily for these guys to be imprinted by the things of God, not the things of this world. It is not an easy task to raise a family, and one we do not take lightly! We enjoy life (most of the time!) and are so thankful that we do not have to go it alone, Hebrews 14:15 &16 says this; "15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most" Parenting seems to be one of the places I need His help the most!! Thanks God!
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Labels: kids, spiritual lessons
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Not do that again!!................................
I know as you watch this, you may think I am mean, but all I did was a little rrroooaaarrr!! And he freaked out! So then I grabbed the camera, and I said "should I do it again?" As you, can tell, it was a definite NO," Not do that again!!" I thought it was so funny that he kept saying it over and over! Well, I just ran across this video again, and it reminded me of how I have been with my Heavenly Father about getting another previo!! "Oh please NOT DO THAT AGAIN!!" I know my little roar scared Easton, and I knew he didn't want me to do that again, and as a loving mother, I didn't! I know God hears my plea's and I know he is a loving God, so I am continuing to pray "NOT DO THAT AGAIN!!"
9 DAYS LEFT!! We are down to single digits now and so very excited!! Please continue to pray that on Tuesday our daughters LONG awaited birth certificate will finally be released!
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Labels: adoption, spiritual lessons
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
encouraging news............
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Monday, April 14, 2008
14 days!!.......................................
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
20 days and counting............
Every morning the boys wake up, and tell me how many more days we have until we get to see Anaya!! We are all so excited!!
Our friends from Holland are in Guatemala this week, picking up their daughter!! They are having an awesome time, and we are living vicariously through their pictures and updates. They hope to see Anaya tomorrow! It makes me so happy that they are there, and getting their daughter, however it has been difficult to know we could have been there too, as we were due out of the civil registry the same day, and had hoped to be doing this together! But, God had other plans for us, and we are looking very forward to our b.c. coming out, and going to Guatemala soon!
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Labels: adoption
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Thank you?....................
We are not supposed to post pictures of our baby, however, it looks like a doll, and no one can recognize her in this picture, so I thought it would be okay! I just wanted to show how tiny she was, when I last held her in my arms!! She is 11 months old today, and while she is still tiny, she has grown and changed so much! We received her DVD from last month, yesterday. I was so excited! She was sitting up and does this weird little army crawl/scoot, it is so cute! We also caught a glimpse of her 2 little teeth! It is so time for me to hold her again! Please continue to pray that we will get her new birth certificate before we even get on the plane on the 28th! That would be a miracle, as they have been about 2 to 3 weeks behind in getting them out(past the 30 business days!) Either way, I am getting on that plane, I would just love to KNOW for a fact that I don't have to leave her again!!
Now, on to the title of today's post...
I have a verse that I love, so much so, that it is on the living room wall in our home, it is 1 Thes. 5:16-18, and it says this, "Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."(emphasis mine) I guess I do not love that verse so much, but that I NEED it to remind me to give thanks in all circumstances!! We seem to have had a few circumstances lately that, quite frankly I am not all that thankful for!! But daily, I do need to say "Thank you" and I found a song that I LOVE and I try to either sing it every morning or listen to it at some point, and it is a great reminder. For those days like, this past week Wed., when I was driving the van, and heard a loud noise, and got home and saw reddish fluid gushing out from under the van! I told Ryan, and he went out and checked it out, he come back in and said, "Well, I got it to the service center, but, I think the transmission is shot!" Huh? (thankfully the service center is at the bottom of our driveway,) but wow, that is a huge expense!! "Thank You" was not my first response! So I am learning, and not there yet! I will try to upload the song later, it hasn't worked the last 5 times I tried, so maybe next time!
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Here are a few pictures of Antigua from our visit trip last May. I can not wait to go back!!
We are finally in April, and at the very least we will see our baby this month!!! YAY!! It has been way too long, and we are counting the days until we see her again!
Right now I am busy packing and trying to figure out all of the must haves, and what I can do without, and what I can buy when we get there. My friend Steph has been such a blessing to me, as she spent a few months down there fostering her 2 beautiful little girls last summer! She has given me a lot of good advice, and is such a big help! Did you know Guatemala has their own version of Wal-Mart?!? So cool, because as my family always says(& does) on vacation "gotta go to Wal-mart" It is actually called Hiper Paiz, and Steph says they have almost anything I would need to set up home down there!! Thank you so much Steph!
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Olivia is independent, she can provide for herself, she has a nice apartment and she's perfectly content on her own. That changes when she meets researcher Walter. Walter likes Olivia's tomboy style and he isn't afraid to ask her to remove much feared spiders from his apartment. They have a connection, but life is complicated. Walter's ex-wife is moving to America and she's taking Walter's daughter with her and Olivia accidentally got pregnant by a man who proves to be a jerk. Walter would love to be there for Olivia and the baby and become a family, but is Olivia interested in that? Will he be able to win the heart of the most self-sufficient person he knows?
Girl in Trouble is a fascinating romantic story. Rhoda Baster writes about smart people and I always love her main characters. Olivia can stand up for herself and she's fierce and self-reliant. Her father's absence from her life has made her wary of men and she thinks she doesn't need anyone, but she doesn't know what she misses until she meets Walter. Walter is a sweetheart. He sometimes stumbles through emotional situations, but he's honest and sincere. I loved his personality and I liked how Walter and Olivia complete each other. She can sometimes be a little too hard and he can be a bit too soft, so they complement one another beautifully. For me that was the biggest strength of the story, something I absolutely loved. It's a unique connection that I enjoyed reading about very much.
Rhoda Baxter writes about complex situations in an open understandable way. I like that about her stories. She's honest and her main characters have real problems and flaws. They have to work through them and this process makes them grow as a person. I really loved that Walter and Olivia discover so much about themselves and slowly adjust their believes and behavior because of what they've learned. It's impressive to witness and Rhoda Baxter combines it with wonderful romance, which made me love their story even more. Girl in Trouble is a fantastic book.
If you love romantic stories about smart main characters you will definitely like Girl in Trouble.


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BUKKY ALAKARA Chapter Thirty-Eight
Bukky dropped the text-book on the chair and yawned.
She was tired of studying. She wished the SSCE examination would come and go with the speed of light. She missed her fiancé.
Assuming he was around, he would have
revised with her. He didn't come home for Easter, but he
promised to make it up to her. She yawned again and stretched out her hands. She hoped to pass her examinations, even if she had six C's in relevant subjects, she didn't mind.
She wasn't aiming for A's or B's. She just
wanted to pass so that she could start preparing for the JAMB examinations.
If all worked out well for her, she
might get admitted into the higher institution the followingyear. She leaned against the chair and smiled broadly. She
was no longer an illiterate.
She was now an educated Of young woman.
She had come a long way, spent so much money, but, it all
paid out in the end. It was worth it after all. She thanked
God for strengthening her, especially in moments she felt
like giving up.
She began to dream and imagine how it
would be when she finally got admitted into the university.
Kike and her husband took several pictures with their one-year-old twin toddlers.
It was the kids' birthday party and
they had invited family, friends and the people living in
their area.
The way guests turned up with their children that
afternoon, the couple began to fear that the food and
drinks might not be enough.
Bukky joined her family under the canopy. Her parents,
brothers and elder sister were seated at the same table.
She had just sent her fiancé pictures of the celebrant.
He sent a text in response. He wished he was around.
"How is Chike?" her mother smiled at her.
"He is okay," she smiled back at her.
"I heard he was posted to Plateau state," her elder sister directed her curious gaze at her.
She nodded in affirmation, "Yes, he was. He has been posted to Glaxco oil company in Jos."
Her parents exchanged glances.
"I have never heard of that company," her father sipped at
his drink.
Bukky smiled, "There are so many oil companies in this
country dad. We are all used to the popular ones."
"But, do they pay well, like Chevron, Shell and Texaco?"
her mother's inquisitive gaze stayed glued to her face.
She shrugged, "I don't know. But, he is lucky to have been posted there.
Most of the people he is serving with were posted to government schools."
"Bad luck," her elder sister cried out in disdain.
"But, hope they gave him where to stay."
Bukky glanced at her mother, "Yes, they did."
"Good. Hope, aside his regular NYSC allowance, the company will also give him something."
She shrugged, "I don't know. Maybe."
Her parents exchanged glances.
"I am sure the company will pay him," her elder sister interjected.
"When is he coming home?"
She looked at her mother, "I guess December."
"Aww… you must be missing him."
She sighed heavily, "Yes. I am. If it is up to me, I will be with him right now."
Her elder sister laughed, "Aunty Kike will not allow you to abandon the shop and flee.
She is rarely there and you two want to disappear."
Bukky laughed lightly. She believed that her aunt would be able to cope without her, especially now that they had four sales girls.
She began to imagine that if her fiancé was retained in the oil company in Jos, they would both need to relocate.
She would be able to re-start her akara
business in the new environment.
At half-past six in the evening, she heard knocks on her door.
She reduced the volume of the T.V set and got to her feet.
She re-tied the wrapper around her waist and adjusted her blouse.
She walked to the door, unlocked and
opened it.
She blinked, then frowned. "What are you doing here?"
Gbemiga smiled at her, "Today was my convocation.
We just got back from my school."
She placed both hands on her hips. "What do you want?"
He eyed her, "Can't you even congratulate me?"
She hissed and eyed him, "Gbemiga, what do you want?"
"I brought some of the food and drinks we took to my school."
She noticed the big black bagco bag on the ground.
"Thanks, but, no thanks. I don't want."
He paled, "Celebrate with me now. Why are you behaving like this?"
She glared at him, "Behaving like how? I told you to stop bothering me.
What is wrong with you? What part of leave me alone don't you understand?"
He stared at her long and hard. What if she had completely gotten over him?
What if her feelings for him had died?
What if she doesn't love him anymore? Was that even possible?
He was her first love.
There was a connection between them.
That kind of thing doesn't just evaporate.
Or does it?
"Look, I am engaged. My fiancé won't tolerate this nonsense.
Please stop coming here," she stepped back into the apartment and tried to close the door.
"Bukky! Wait…" he held unto the door.
"Please go."
"I will go, but, please, collect this food and drinks.
My mother and sisters cooked it so that I could share it with my friends.
Even if you don't think so, I still consider you as a friend."
She hissed, "There is no need. If I collect it, I will throw it away. Go and give someone else."
He felt hurt at her attitude, "Why are doing this to me?"
She looked up and sighed, "God, God, what kind of wahala
is this, this evening?"
"Have you forgotten how things were between us?"
"That was a very long time ago. You do not exist in my
world anymore. It is over between us Gbemiga, deal with
it," she forced the door close and returned to the settee.
Gbemiga pressed his lips together and turned around.
He had been trying to find a way to befriend her, but, it
seemed that it wasn't going to be an easy task.
He needed to get her back, before Chike paid her bride price.
He wasn't ready to lose her, even if he wasn't sure what the
future would be like.
Regardless, he was hopeful. He
realized that he had made a terrible mistake. He shouldn't
have broken up with her.
He should have just convinced
her to keep their relationship a secret. That way, he would
still get sponsorship for his education and she would still
be by his side.
He picked up the bagco bag and headed home.
He needed
a better plan.
How was he going to win his ex-girlfriend's
love again?
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Three Fantastic Books For Your Nightstand
First, man do I need a nightstand (I'm coveting the one pictured here but it's a little spendy); right now I have a big stack of books sitting in a pile on the floor next to my bed. Second, one of my favorite ways to unwind and get my brain off the work/household minutia track at the end of the day is to curl up with a book in bed. Today I wanted to share three recent reads that I think deserve a place on your nightstand (or in your summer beach tote!):
1. I'm not a dog person (allergies, regretfully) so I wasn't sure I'd enjoy Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain, which I learned about from this crazy amazing crowd sourced reading list and is written from the perspective of a dog. I loved this book. The narrative is touching and alternately had me laughing out loud or moved to tears. A resounding woof from this corner.
2. I can't believe it took me so long to get around to reading Kyran Pittman's Planting Dandelions: Field Notes From a Semi-Domesticated Life. I was almost a little nervous to read it because I don't tend to gravitate towards "momoirs" and Kyran is a friend; I was worried I wouldn't like the book and that would be, well, awkward. I should have known better. I already knew that Kyran is a gifted writer and Planting Dandelions is an artfully written memoir that immediately (as in, just a few pages in) left me longing to be a better writer.
3. I've read two of Katherine Center's other novels (The Bright Side of Disaster, Everyone Is Beautiful) and her new novel The Lost Husband confirmed something for me: Katherine has mastered the art of the thoughtful, relationship-oriented page turner. Once I started reading The Lost Husband I literally could not put it down. Such a wonderful read. Similar to my feelings about The Bright Side of Disaster, I could totally see The Lost Husband being made into a movie.
I hope you enjoy these three book recommendations! What have you been reading lately? Feel free to share in the comments below!
Image credit: 1) linked metal side table from West Elm; 2) book jackets from Amazon; graphic by Christine Koh


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15th Jan 2013
A Quick Round Up of 2012 Online
During 2012 we sold many products online. One of our most popular products over the year was the Coolmax Mattress Protector the revolutionary bed care product that helps to keep you cool at night. Reviews show that many customers purchased this product to combat the heat caused by memory foam mattresses and were very pleased with the results. Another best seller for the year were our Le Creuset stove top kettles – the colourful enamel finish, retro design and the uniquely low price tag convinced many a visitor to our website to purchase one of these! A surprise winner within our bathroom category was our printed toilet seats an item that more and more people are bringing in to their most private room. By far our most popular dining room design was Denby's Monsoon Lucille Gold Collection (pictured) with its soft cream and subtle gold lace pattern this crockery won over many Denby fans who after receiving their first orders often came back for more and more to add to their collection. Our best selling Christmas gifts were undoubtedly the colourful Come Dine With Me Party Wok & Pancake Maker and the novelty companion made for men, the Spuddy Couch Potato.
We're looking forward to introducing lots of lovely new products as well as new categories in 2013 so keep coming back to see our progress! A list of best sellers month by month is published below for your interest.
Best Sellers Month By Month
January: Kirstie Allsopp Hattie Pillowcase (Pair)
February: Salter Orb Mechanical Scales
March: Showerdrape Ice Collection Tumbler
April: V&A Kimono Blossom Pillowcase
May: Denby Regency Green Soup / Cereal Bowl
June: Denby Linen Dinner Plate
July: Denby Jet Black Straight Mug
August: Dema Simplicity Teacup & Saucer
September: Denby Linen Dessert / Salad Plate
October: Denby Monsoon Lucille Gold Soup / Cereal Bowl
November: Stölzle Ultra Red Wine Glasses (Box of 6)
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The Tuna Beach
Hundreds of years ago, the fishermen used to come to this beach to catch tuna. They used an ancient arabic technique and this is where the name of this beach comes from.
Next to the sailing club and with a lovely generations-old beach bar (you have to try the sardines and squid, fantastic!) this little beach has one of the few working wooden walkways remaining in the province.
10 minutes by bus from the city center, this beach is a great place to chill out at night, when temperatures are still high: fishing, family picnics and the unmissable Noche de San Juan, on June 23rd, when Alicantinos make bonfires, write their wishes on a piece of paper and burn them in the flames


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Sunday, November 20, 2011
11/20/11 - A Lifetime of Corrections
As for today's title, I have SO much to do. SO much to correct and overcome. Transitioning to a mobile life off the grid would be daunting under the best of circumstances, but I just now cleaned up my online bill pay accounts. This morning! Sunday, 11/20/11! Unbelievable!
You're probably asking, "What's the big deal?"
Well, allow me to tell you. ;)
In 2008 I was having seizures and long periods of unresponsiveness. At first they thought it was due to transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), mini-strokes. And in some ways that was true but they finally traced the problem back to my traumatic brain injury 10 years prior, 10/22/11 (1st) - I'm Not Lost, I'm Exploring. It had to do with scar tissue, blood flow to the brain, a diminished hippocampus and a whole bunch of other boring details from which I will spare you.
Bottom line, I had 2 choices: minor brain surgery & traditional treatment with medicine, or nothing and take my chances on the continued blackouts and seizures. The treatment was not guaranteed and I love how they classify it as "minor" while at the same time reviewing the worst case scenario with you. Then there's always the fun part of signing the tons of releases that indicate if the surgery doesn't work, you might lose your faculties and remain a babbling idiot. Nice.
So I went through weeks of testing, repeated hospital stays and finally opted to try. Obviously I am very blessed that the surgery & litany of ensuing pills did their job. I no longer have to take them, and am for the most part, symptom free and rarely have seizures anymore. Can I get a big hallelujah from the rafters here?
But I digress. While paying bills this morning, I was able to delete old "Pay To" accounts. Some of them had been on record since 2005, when my life had been classified as "normal". In 2007 I purchased a stick and stone home, was working on my masters degree, was married and was upwardly mobile in my long-term career with the State. By 2009 I had lost the job, used my retirement to pay medical bills and tried to save my home, lost it anyway, and hubby left the scene. My solace was that I was not a babbling idiot, at least from the injury.
The "Pay To" accounts I deleted this morning showed all of that. The creditors went from mortgage, insurance, and utilities - the normal range. To massive credit card debt, short-term loans and doctors, doctors, doctors. Then lawyers - bankruptcy and divorce. By the time I deleted the entire list, I was in tears.
And then it hit me like a ton of bricks. A lot of my difficulty in moving forward to a new life is not just about establishing a mobile income and moving into an RV. It's about an entire lifetime of corrections - letting go of my old life, accepting what my life is now, and taking action to move into what I want it to be in the future.
After settling into it, the realization allows me to breathe. I accept that it's going to take a lot longer than I would like. I acknowledge that making the corrections, cleaning up the past, is going to be a lot harder than I'd like. And I concede to not be so hard on myself for being behind the curve. I begin here, now, and I will not lose focus or be disheartened.
And, as I said at the beginning, I can do this in a large part because of you. I'll say it again, "Thank you fellow bloggers and followers." On A-List Blogging, Katie Tallo of Momentum Gathering says it best: "Everyday I connect with someone new, and not just connect, but get to know them, laugh with them, befriend, share, support and exchange ideas."
I absolutely cannot quit my j.o.b. until I have an RV paid for. I'm pretty sure that by then a mobile income will be the least of my worries, but I have no idea how I will ever be able to pay cash for an RV or van. There was a time when I could have written that check, but not today. I, like a lot of America, now live paycheck to paycheck, and some months, I can't even claim that.
But it will happen. God, the universe, and me (with you beside me) will make it so. My job is to keep putting one foot in front of the other. I am very grateful for the opportunity to do so. I live in Grace everyday.
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- AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Beside you! LRReplyDelete
@LR-and am forever grateful.ReplyDelete
I just found your blog-and am loving it.. I, too, am trying to find a path to the RV lifestyle and freedom it allows. Your words hit home-the loss of a home, divorce and a single Mom of twin boys. It does get better. I'm living proof-as are you! I have a great job,but very demanding and overwhelming. I am hoping to travel this wonderful USA we live in. Maybe see ya along the way......Dreams DO come true.ReplyDelete
Have recently found your blog, (by following a link from a comment you left over on Glenn's blog at to simplify dot net), and wanted to let you know that I'm waving hello and wishing you well on your journey. Life can certainly throw us in directions we didn't see coming, and it's up to us to figure out how we want to react to the twists and turns. I think it's great that you have a plan, and are moving towards something that holds such promise. Good luck!ReplyDelete
@ntexas99-Welcome! Right back at ya on the hello wave. Thank you very much for your encouraging words, especially "something that holds such promise". And I'll take all the luck I can get. Thanks again. ;)ReplyDelete
@Janine-absolutely dreams DO come true. I know exactly what you mean about the j.o.b. Fellow travelers, happy trails, coast-to-coast. That would be awesome! We can make it happen. Stay in touch!ReplyDelete


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I can't believe it is already October. Time is just going so quick this year. The weather has been great with getting to be outside more lately. And as we visit the stores the boys are noticing all the fall and Halloween decorations. So they started making some plans for what they want to be for Halloween. Evan knew right away that he wanted to be Mickey Mouse. He loves Mickey so much. But Jayden it was a little more difficult. He looked at the stores and there were so many things he liked. So we went online and started to look more. He decided he really wanted to be a super hero, but not sure which one. He has been Spiderman before. After looking at all the great boys costumes at Costume Supercenter he finally decided on the Avengers 2 Deluxe Hulk Costume.
When we received the costume in the mail Jayden could not wait to try it on. He was so excited. He is usually not one that wants to wear a mask or anything, but he was all for this one. The costume has fake foam muscles to make the wearer look like they have big muscles. It is a one piece jumpsuit. It is easy to put on with velcro closures in the back. The feet have an elastic band to put on top of shoes so it looks like your barefoot like Hulk. The mask is made of hard plastic and has elastic with a piece of velcro on the back for an easy fit. The only think is it would be nice if it had gloves. Of course as I am writing this I check their site and they have another set that is this exact costume and it includes the gloves. I am sad it was not there before so Jayden doesn't have any gloves.
The boys can't wait for Halloween to wear their costumes. Evan has even tried on the Hulk costume and loves it. Costume Supercenter has so many great costumes to choose from for the whole family. If your in search of something check them out. Also, you can follow them on twitter for updates.


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Your post superbowl game plan
Jena Chopson
Does your post superbowl party body have you feeling a little like this?
If so, you aren't alone. The average American eats more than an entire day's worth of calories during the Superbowl party alone.
So it's no surprise that we all wake up on Monday morning feeling a little....blah.
I always say that these things can be a one time fling or they can become your "thing." The choice is up to you, but these events can quickly create a slippery slope without you even realizing it.
Here are my top 5 tips to making sure your Superbowl party was truly just a one-time thing and to helping you get back on track with your health & fitness goals:
1.) You need a system.
And by system, I don't just mean a "gym membership."
Let me explain. Goal setting 101 is creating something that is specific and measurable. Simply paying $40 a month to have access to a gym isn't specific, and it isn't measurable....unless you're talking about the measurable amount of money you're throwing out the window each month ;)
Okay, I kid, I kid. Perhaps you are actually going to the gym. But do you have a PLAN? If you have determined that you are a "gym person," then what is your plan? Do you simply walk into the doors and gravitate towards whatever machine is calling your name that day? If so, you might need to put a little more time & effort into your system.
How will you get the most out of your membership? Is there a class you can attend consistently? Can you design your own plan doing your own research on utilizing strength training 2-3 times per week and cardio sessions 2-3 times per week? Would a personal trainer help you out?
I can't tell you what's best for you, only YOU know what's best for you. I just want to make sure you have a plan. Because mindlessly hopping on an elliptical while you text your best friend about margaritas for 30 minutes a few days a week isn't going to cut it ;)
Coach tip: If you want a system that gives you a full workout schedule and a personal trainer without the steep personal trainer prices, you should definitely check out Beachbody On Demand to see if it would be a good fit for you. You can take this to your gym using your smartphone and use their equipment to get the results you want. Plan + trainer + workout schedule = problem solved.
2.) Throw out the leftovers
Do you really need that leftover jalapeno popper dip? What about all those bags of chips?
The answer: No. You don't.
If you absolutely loathe the thought of throwing away perfectly good food, then offer to "donate" your leftovers to a neighbor or a friend or simply bring the leftovers to work to share. Very few people turn down free food ;)
3.) Bring IN the good stuff
I know you were JUST at the grocery store this weekend stocking up on party foods, but it's time to head back and stock up on the good stuff.
Load up your cart with fresh fruits, vegetables, & lean meats. Avoid all things that come in a bag or a package.
It definitely isn't rocket-science. We all know what to do here.
Sometimes you just have to rip it off like a band-aid. Ridding your house of the junk and stocking it back up with healthy foods leaves you with no option but to have healthy foods on hand when those cravings start calling.
4.) Consider a jump start
These aren't for everyone, but whenever I feel like I am in a true "rut" with my nutrition, I always turn to a short cleanse to get me back on track.
No, I'm not talking about the crazy juicing cleanses your mom used to do. And I'm not talking about the cleanses that leave you BFFs with your bathroom for a week, either!
I'm talking about a short 3-5 day challenge with a focus on really clean eating.
There's literally hundreds of these out there. Do your homework and find what is best for you.
You could even create your own, researching a vegetarian or vegan 3 to 5-day meal plan that focuses on tons of fruits, veggies, and vegetarian protein sources for a short amount of time to allow your body to naturally detox and get back on track with healthy eating.
My personal favorite is the 3-Day Refresh. It's only 3 days and it focuses on eating fruits, veggies, and healthy fats, along with vegetarian protein sources. I typically will easily drop 5 lbs of bloat in these 3 days and feel like a new, rejuvenated version of myself when I wake up on day 4.
5.) Grab a friend
Accountability really is the spice of life. I believe that every journey is not only more fun & enjoyable but more successful when you have a friend alongside you.
Your health & fitness journey is no different.
Find a friend who shares common goals with you in regards to health & fitness and help keep each other accountable. This can be face to face accountability in the form of "meet me at the gym at 6am!" or it can be virtual accountability in the form of "I better see you post a sweaty selfie on facebook or text me that gym selfie by 7am tomorrow!" Both are equally effective.
If your friends aren't picking up what you're throwing down, I'd be more than happy to provide you with that support & accountability and mentor you through your journey. And I do it for free. Simply fill out this form so that I can get to know you a little better and I'll reach out.
Don't let the post Superbowl BLAHs get the best of you! Create a plan ASAP using these 5 tips to get yourself back on track and regain control of your health. Remember, Spring is just around the corner (fist bump)!
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Students pursuing the Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering must complete at least 30 graduate credits distributed as shown in the degree requirements table. The Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics Core requirement constitutes the foundation for the masters program. Students are expected to complete this requirement in the first two semesters of study. A written thesis proposal and presentation to the supervisory committee is required prior to admission to candidacy. Work on the thesis can only be undertaken after approval of the thesis proposal by the supervisory committee. The thesis must constitute an original contribution to knowledge in mechanical engineering and must be successfully defended at a final oral examination. All work directly related to the thesis must be represented by at least 6 credits of ME 593.
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MATH 571 Data Analysis (3 cr)
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Our people
Mandy's story
Mandy was referred to us via the Marah Trust. She had a flat in Stroud but she needed a new bed as her current bed was in bad condition and was not fit for purpose. She couldn't afford a lot of money and saving up £100 for even a second-hand bed would have taken a long time. Her options were either to go to Bright House where she could pay weekly or make do with the broken bed. Instead Furniture Bank was able to deliver a bed for £30 with her referrer paying half the cost and Mandy paying the other half.
Jane's story
Jane's children had been in foster care whilst social services helped her out. The children were due to return back to the house but the day before when Social Services inspected the property it became obvious that Jane didn't have storage for the children's clothes. They wouldn't be allowed home until she found the money to solve the problem. However, Furniture Bank stepped in and for £45 was able to provide next day delivery for 3 solid pine chest of draws meaning that Jane could be reunited with her children rather than wait for weeks to save up the money for new items.
Keelan's story
Keelan is the Furniture Bank's first employee. He was taken on as an apprentice and now has started a full time job with the Furniture Bank. His role is to manage the warehouse and the furniture coming in and out of the warehouse. Recently he has undertaken a PAT training course which enables him to test and safety check electrical items. This now means that the Furniture Bank can collect fridges and freezers and distribute them out to families in the District. Keelan now ensures that the Furniture Bank can recycle fridges and freezers which previously would have gone into landfill. Freezer and fridge collection is the newest service the Furniture Bank now offer.


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You'll be treated by a fully qualified therapist who will arrive with all the necessary equipment - massage table, massage oil, fresh towels and calming music. You only need to think about feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and balanced.
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If you're going for a couple of weeks, why not stay in a couple of different holiday villas in Kenya to get a taste of different places. You could stay in a beachfront villa, with a private swimming pool and views of the white sand beaches, or in a wildlife lodge on the edge of one of the reserves where you can be first into the park at dawn in search of the Big 5.
Lined with pristine white sand beaches fringing the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the Kenyan coast is a holiday maker's paradise and perfectly suited for holiday rentals.
Many people visiting Kenya head straight for the international hotel chains, but if you're keen to see the real Kenya, and to experience local people and culture, then what better way to do it than finding a holiday rental property.
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Culturally, Kenya has an incredibly diverse population with at least 40 different tribes, each of whom have their own languages and traditions. Most famous of these are the Masai, some of whom still lead a traditional nomadic life as cattle herders. For wildlife enthusiasts, Kenya is a real gem. Aside from the more famous National Parks such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, you can also find hyour villa in Kenya near the smaller less touristy parks which are highly recommended, as well as six marine parks in the Indian Ocean. For activity enthusiasts, reaching the summit of Mount Kenya is a challenge in itself, and will certainly earn you a week of R&R on the in a holiday villa on the coast afterwards. The choice of holiday rental villas in Kenya and apartments on the coast is wide. Here you can find coral reefs and white sand beaches, as well as a vast array of watersports and an idyllic beach lifestyle. For a Robinson Crusoe-style holiday, there are idyllic beach huts to stay in as well. Wherever you find your villa in Kenya, you will not be short of things to do and see.


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Saunders Trade and Technical High School
All concerts and rehearsals are at Saunders unless otherwise indicated.
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Yonkers, N.Y.
Yonkers Montessori Academy
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160 Woodlawn Ave
Yonkers, NY 10704
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Staff Picks
Fantastic Dates and Where to Bring Them
February 05, 2017
Hallmark's favorite holiday is flying clear into sight. Why settle for paper cards when your date can be spoiled rotten? Eat your heart out at these decidedly lovely restaurants.
Le Comptoir
Le Comptoir is a freewheeling establishment with the heart of a pop-up restaurant. Don't let the odd decor fool you, chef Gary Menes has a laser focus. With seating for just twelve, this kitchen gives you and your valentine an uncommon level of culinary attention.
For reservations call (424) 571-3536.
A sushi bar is about as romantic a setting as one could hope for. Kiyokawa lets you sit shoulder-to-shoulder with that special someone while you share a carafe of hot sake. A procession of grilled eel, rolled mackerel, and sliced abalone is on its way.
For reservations call (310) 358-1900.
A favorite spot for eye-opening brunch, an impromptu destination for old friends, Canele is something different for everyone. It's first-come-first-served here, just the way chef Corina Weibel likes it. Lighted by candles, Canele is a must for intimacy.


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ListNet Control
Applies to: SharePoint Foundation 2010
An ActiveX control that works with the ListViewWebPart class to provide users with a datasheet view for editing lists in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation.
This control is defined in the STSLIST.dll file, a dynamic-link library (DLL) that is installed in the %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office14\ directory on the client computer during Microsoft Office Setup.
To instantiate this control, use the following function in ECMAScript (JavaScript, JScript):
var obj = new ActiveXObject('ListNet.ListNet');
In Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript), use the following to instantiate the control:
Set obj = CreateObject('ListNet.ListNet')
In both cases, the argument is the programmatic identifier (ProgId) of the control, ListNet.ListNet. For more information about ProgIds, see <ProgID> Key.
In SharePoint Foundation, when a page that contains a view of a document library opens, the EnsureListControl function in the OWS.js file is called to determine whether Microsoft Office is installed on the client computer. If it is installed, the EditInGrid function in the CORE.js file is called whenever a user clicks Edit in Datasheet on a page that displays a list. The user is redirected to a page that loads the object using the CLSID that is specified in a web.config file in Local_Drive:\Inetpub\wwwroot\wss\VirtualDirectories on the front-end web server.
The ListNet control is specified as follows in the web.config file:
<WebPartControls DatasheetControlGuid="65BCBEE4-7728-41A0-97BE-14E1CAE36AAE" />
Both OWS.js and CORE.js are located in the %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\14\TEMPLATE\LAYOUTS\1033 directory on each front-end web server in a SharePoint Foundation deployment.
You can create a custom control for editing SharePoint lists if it has the same ProgID (ListNet.ListNet), uses the same method or property names, and provides the same functionality as described in this reference.