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2015 marks the 7th anniversary of the Golden Baobab Prizes and we are proud to celebrate the incredible triumph this prize has become in a very short time. To mark this milestone, we are re-vamping and improving the Golden Baobab Prizes as well as reviewing several exciting opportunities to deliver increased programming to support African writers and illustrators and to promote African children's literature. The next season of the Golden Baobab Prizes for African Literature and Illustration will open in 2016. We are currently not accepting submissions for the literature or illustration prizes in 2015. Once the prizes open, we will present our new submission guidelines and all relevant details on our website and social media. In the meantime, don't be strangers! Follow us and let's chit-chat on our facebook and twitter @goldenbaobab.
The 2014 Golden Baobab Prizes unveiled some exciting creative writers and illustrators from all over Africa who present incredibly diverse talents. We received nearly 300 submissions from over the African continent and diaspora and narrowed them down to three deserving winners across different categories. Nigerian writer, Mary Okon Ononokpono and Ghanaian author, Portia Dery won the prizes in literature and South African artist, Xanele Puren won the inaugural illustrator's prize. We are excited to share with the world some of the amazing work of the prize winners and finalists, through these well received media highlights. Do check them out below and enjoy!
Leave a comment and have your say! Tell us what you think or which illustrations are your favorite.
Click to watch Mary Okon Ononokpono, Winner of 2014 Golden Baobab Prize for Early Chapter Book on France24
Click to watch Mary Okon Ononokpono's interview with This Day Live
Click to listen to Portia Dery, Winner of 2014 Golden Baobab Prize for Picture Book and Xanele Puren, Winner of 2014 Golden Baobab Prize for African Illustrators on BBC Africa
Click to read Okay Africa's 10 African Children's Illustrators To Know, which feature the ten finalists of the inaugural Golden Baobab Prize for African Illustrators.
Image courtesy of okayafrica.com
The 52nd Bologna Children's Book Fair, one of the top publishing industry events of the year, kicked off in March 2015 in Bologna, Italy. The fair ranks among the most important children's book fair which gathers publishers, copyrights agents, authors, illustrators for children's books, booksellers, distributors, librarians and printers from all over the globe.
Golden Baobab, was invited to attend and exhibit as one of the major stakeholders in the African children's book industry. Here are some highlights from the week long event!
Earlier this year Golden Baobab launched with pomp and pageantry in Accra, Ghana, the inaugural Golden Baobab Prize for African Illustrators. This is the biggest and most prestigious prize committed to discovering, nurturing and celebrating talented African illustrators of children's stories. The $7,500 Prize recognizes two talented African illustrators with the awards: The Golden Baobab Prize for Illustrators and The Golden Baobab Prize for Rising Illustrators.
The 2014 Golden Baobab Prizes for Illustrators had an exciting mix of judges who brought diverse perspectives and experiences to the task of identifying Africa's best children's illustrator. The judges were:
- Paul O. Zelinsky, International Award-winning American Illustrator and Writer and Caldecott Medalist
- Akua Peprah, Ghanaian Early Childhood Educator teaching in Boston, U.S.A
- Kofi Kokua Asante Anyimadu, 8-year old Ghanaian book lover
According to the Executive Director of Golden Baobab, Deborah Ahenkorah, "Golden Baobab is excited to launch this prize to recognize and celebrate talented African illustrators for children stories. Children deserve to have imaginative and captivating illustrations accompany enthralling stories they read. They deserve to not only see themselves represented in those stories but also in the images they consume."
There were 12 finalists for the 2014 Golden Baobab Prize for African Illustrators. They were:
- Elizabeth Jeffery, South Africa (http://bit.ly/1rTovAj)
- Melany Pieterson, South Africa (www.melanypietersen.com & www.happyartworks.com)
- Gyimah Gariba, Ghana ( http://on.fb.me/NmCo6P & ggariba.tumblr.com)
- Jillian Slabbert, South Africa (http://bit.ly/1vZgKdE)
- Lorraine Alvarez, Zimbabwe (www.facebook.com/lorraine.alvarez.posen.art)
- Mokoena Kobeli, South Africa (www.facebook.com/bamako.kobeli)
- Robert Foote, South Africa (www.facebook.com/robfooteillustration)
- Setor Fiadzibey, Ghana (www.facebook.com/setor.fiadzigbey)
- Shan Fischer, South Africa (www.shanfischer.com)
- Wesley Van Eeden, South Africa (www.facebook.com/Resoborg)
- Xanele Puren, South Africa (www.seesawdo.com)
- Zineb Benjelloun, Morroco (www.facebook.com/ZNBillustrated)
Here are some of the submitted illustrations from the 2014 finalists.
The finalists were narrowed down to a shortlist of 3 illustrators: Gyimah Gariba (Ghana), Wesley Van Eeden (South Africa) and Xanele Puren (South Africa). Xanele emerged as the winner of the inaugural Golden Baobab Prize for African Illustrators. No submission for the Golden Baobab Prize for Rising Illustrators made it onto the 2014 shortlist.
Here is some of the fantastic press the 2014 Golden Baobab Prizes for Illustrators has received:
- Announcing the 2014 winners: http://allafrica.com/stories/201411140715.html
- Poster featuring all three winners: on.fb.me/1u5MnL1
- Poster of winning Illustrations: http://on.fb.me/1HeU2kn
- BBC World Service Radio interview of Prize Winners, Portia Dery and Xanele Puren: http://bbc.in/1vbGR0z
The Golden Baobab Prizes for Illustrators are organized alongside Golden Baobab's annual literature prizes.
We are proud to present the winners of the 2014 Golden Baobab Prizes:
- Portia Dery, from Ghana wins the Golden Baobab Prize for Picture Books with her story, Grandma's List.
- Mary Ononokpono, from Nigeria, wins the Golden Baobab Prize for Early Chapter Books for her story, Talulah the Time Traveler.
- Xanele Puren, from South Africa, wins the inaugural Golden Baobab Prize for Illustrators. The Golden Baobab Prize for Illustrators is the biggest and most prestigious prize committed to discovering, nurturing and celebrating talented African illustrators of children's stories.
The 2014 Golden Baobab Prizes for Literature and Illustration received nearly 300 submissions from writers and illustrators across Africa. The longlist for the literature prizes was announced early September and showcased 11 stories, selected from 6 African countries. The shortlist followed late October with 11 stories from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The illustration prizes unveiled 3 shortlisted artists; 2 from South Africa and 1 from Ghana. This year's prize winners represent three countries: Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
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Show 1721 It Takes a Parent- How the Culture of Pushover Parenting Is Hurting Our Kids -and What to Do About It It Takes a Parent Betsy Hart talked about her book It Takes a Parent: How the Culture of Pushover Parenting Is Hurting Our Kids -and What to Do About It, published by Putnam, at the Conservative Women's Network lunch sponsored by the Luce Policy Institute at the Heritage Foundation. Betsy Hart argues that today's "parenting culture" is harmful to children. In her book she explains that listening to the advice of family experts have led parents to stop disciplining unacceptable behavior and to pass the responsibility of decision-making off to their children. Ms. Hart, a single mother of four children, asserts that this type of parenting encourages children to be selfish and prevents them from growing into healthy adults. She answered questions from members of the audience. To watch the C-Span video of this presentation visit- https://www.c-span.org/video/?189016-1/takes-parent

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Psychic Numbing and Famine
By Andrew Quist
The UN humanitarian coordinator informed the Security Council that the world is facing the worst humanitarian crisis since 1945, with 20 million people facing starvation across Africa and the Middle East. Famine has been officially declared in South Sudan, and large populations are at risk of famine in Yemen, Somalia, and Nigeria.
The biggest problems facing our world should command our attention, but according to UN and private relief officials, relief efforts are falling short due to inadequate funding from governments and private donors. The president of the charity Save the Children bemoaned, "We can't seem to get anyone's attention."
Why does our society fail to give due attention to enormous problems like famine and climate change? The answer may be psychic numbing and pseudoinefficacy.
As psychologists have demonstrated, hearing about problems that affect massive numbers of people often leaves us feeling numbly indifferent (psychic numbing). When we do recognize the gravity of a problem, we often feel so overwhelmed by the scale of the issue that any action to help seems like a drop in the bucket. This drop-in-the-bucket feeling has a demotivating effect on our thinking and actions (pseudoinefficacy).
If psychic numbing and pseudoinefficacy are the obstacles to taking action to solve crises like famine, what is the solution?
First, sustained awareness of the problem is necessary, for we cannot leverage our political and monetary resources if we are not focused on the issue. It's important to share information about causes like famine relief with others, and to not let major issues get drowned out in the 24-hour news cycle. Second, we should direct our attention to what we can do to save/improve people's lives rather than dwell on the countless whom we cannot help. Placing attention on the people that could be helped by our actions can help to overcome the "drop-in-the-bucket" thinking that characterizes pseudoinefficacy. For information on how to overcome psychic numbing visit our Take Action page.


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Training Plans
As a club we offer a weekly training plan for our members to help them know what to do and at what time of the year. These are perfect for those looking for more structure and workouts to do in addition to the club's sessions.
We currently have two options based on the most popular triathlon race distances: Standard (Olympic) and Middle (70.3) with options for newbies or experienced athletes and for those who short of time but looking to maximise their training.
How does it work:
You will receive a weekly training plan based on the standard periodisation model which is widely used across the sport. This, combined with regular structured training for your distance should help you get fitter and stronger and working in the right direction towards your goals.
The training will all be based on feel and/or intensity so you can work as hard as you can (or want!) and within your ability (so if you have all the tech to record your workouts that's great - but if you don't it won't affect your training).
What do you get:
A weekly training plan overseen by a fully qualified BTF Level 3 Coach for your selected distance
Access to your training plan via TrainingPeaks
Weekly coach support via email
Monthly coaching tips and advice
Team support from other members signed up to the same distance via Facebook
Why it will benefit you:
It's hard to know what type of training to do when and these plans will you give a clear structure with progression to train.
You will learn to train smarter and more effectively (such as fitting it in around work, family and social commitments!).
It fits in with Windrush training so you can be super flexible on how you do your training.
Is it for me?
✓ I want to a training plan
✓ I want to get fitter, stronger and faster
✓ I want to improve my technique
✓ I would like to race in the summer
✓ I want coach advice along the way
✓ I want #windrushfamily support!
How much does it cost:
It costs £30 per 4 weeks and you can pay for just 1 month at a time or more if you prefer.
How do you sign up:
Three simple easy steps…
Sign up via the club shop here
You will then receive an email from your support coach and to sign up to your plan via TrainingPeaks
The plan will start from the following Monday (after you have signed up) so you can start training straight away!
Happy training!!
I haven't planned a race yet, can I still sign up to the training plan?
Yes - your goal may just to get better at triathlon, fitter for your next beach holiday or just to train smarter (and you never know you may end up signing up for a race along the way…)
Can I start at any time?
Yes - but it is best to start as early as possible. The training plan will focus on developing you throughout the year and it is important to have an effective base training before the racing season. However it fully depends on what you want to achieve - short or long term. The plans are designed for helping you to achieve long term goals (racing in the summer) and short term fitness.
Can I swap plans at any point?
Yes - if you decide to change your focus distance or find you have less time - just let the coach know and discuss which might be the right plan for you.
What if I am doing multiple distances this season?
It is best to decide which distance what is your A goal (primary goal) and opt for the plan that matches. You can then discuss with your coach about your other goals and how to fit them in.
I am doing a full distance race (Ironman) - can I sign up?
Yes - you can choose the Middle distance training plan but it won't be fully effective on it's own so supplementary training will be required - discuss with the coach to work out what's needed.
Will you launch other distance training plans?
Yes - watch this space!
I don't like running but want to get structured bike and swim sessions can I still sign up?
Yes - you can do as much or as little of the training plan you like!
Other questions?
Email email@example.com or come along to one of our training plan intro sessions (dates will be posted on the forum).


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So over the last week or so I have started the design of a 2D game. Originally I planned to continue creating the game Engine I started a while back but instead decided I instead wanted to create a game as its generally much more fun. I decided therefore to use the SFML engine for all my engine needs. I may however use IrrKlang or FMOD for an audio engine however.
First on the agenda was setting up State Managements to manage the menu systems, game systems and other various states the game can handle. This included support for an input manager, texture manager, log files, event listeners among other things.
Because the state manager handles all the instances of the manager classes it prevented having to use singleton patterns since only one instance of each manager will be created. This should prevent coupling issues and make the game easier to test as well as allowing it to be as modular and reusable as possible.
The code aims to use the latest C++11 standards and currently makes use of things like unique and shared_ptr, the std::chrono library and std::threads for loading assets.
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There are a lot of important factors to consider when you're searching for a new family car, from practicality and safety to value, features and interior size. Fortunately, our latest list is here to help you find the family hauler that's right for you. We've rounded up 10 must-shop family cars that you'll want to consider as you start your search. Best of all, we've included a wide range of body styles and models -- and we've even featured both new and used cars to ensure there's something on our list for all family sizes and budgets.
1. 2013 Buick Enclave
Although the Buick Enclave is a luxury SUV, 2- or 3-year-old examples trade at traditional midsize SUV prices -- around $35,000 or less, based on current AutoTrader asking prices. We especially recommend a certified pre-owned model, which features a 1-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and the balance of the original 5-year powertrain plan. The 2013 Enclave also offers a powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine, carlike handling, standard 3-row seating and fuel economy that reaches as high as 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Safety features are plentiful, too, with each 2013 Enclave including a standard backup camera and side curtain airbags, along with options such as a blind spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert. Find a Buick Enclave for sale
2. 2015 Chrysler 200
Although it may be hard to believe, given the brand's recent history, the latest Chrysler 200 is one of our favorite midsize sedans. Think smooth ride, roomy interior and surprisingly sharp handling -- along with available all-wheel drive and fuel economy that reaches as high as 36 mpg with the model's base-level 4-cylinder. The 200 is also one of the most technologically advanced midsize sedans, touting a truly impressive array of gadgets that range from forward-collision warning and lane-keeping assist to an automatic parking system that works on perpendicular or parallel spots. Expect prices to start around $22,500 for a base model and range well above $31,000 for a fully-equipped 200C. Find a Chrysler 200 for sale
3. 2013 Ford Flex
We think the Flex is likely the nicest Ford money can buy, especially if you're searching for a roomy, comfortable family vehicle. We prefer 2013 models, as they combine the crossover's latest round of updates with a price that's well below the manufacturer's suggested retail price: Used 2013 models on AutoTrader average just over $30,000, while new models can trade for well over $40,000 with options. Standard features include a 285-horsepower V6, 3-row seating and a wide range of gadgets, while the Flex's options list -- which includes a panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control and an automatic parallel parking system -- can turn the crossover into a luxury car. Fuel economy is also surprisingly good, with 2-wheel drive models returning up to 18 mpg city/25 mpg hwy. Find a Ford Flex for sale
4. 2015 Ford Fusion
The Ford Fusion is one of our favorite family cars thanks to an excellent combination of handsome styling, roomy interior, impressive driving characteristics and high-end features and gadgets. We also like the variety: The Fusion offers an impressive five different engines, from a base-level 4-cylinder to hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. The best part? You can get a Fusion equipped with some truly upscale safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, an automatic parallel parking system and automatic high beams. Fusion prices start at just over $23,000 for a base model, while the plug-in hybrid Fusion Energi starts around $35,500 with shipping. Find a Ford Fusion for sale
5. 2015 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord remains a top recommendation, even in the increasingly crowded -- and competitive -- world of the midsize family sedan. Generally speaking, it offers many of the same excellent traits as other midsize models on our list: a roomy interior, a comfortable ride and a wide range of features and technology. The Accord also boasts other benefits. There are hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, for example, which return some of the best fuel economy of any midsize sedan. The Accord handles better than most of today's midsize models, and there's an available, and highly innovative, LaneWatch blind-spot camera that helps keep you and your loved ones safe while you're changing lanes. If you're serious about an Accord, expect to pay around $23,000 for a base model or $30,000 for an Accord Hybrid. Find a Honda Accord for sale
6. 2015 Honda Fit
There are few better choices for the budget-minded family car shopper than the Honda Fit. Yes, the Fit is small inside, but it's bigger than most of its subcompact rivals thanks to wide seats, a tall roof and the hatchback's innovative Magic Seat technology, which creates an impressive amount of cargo space. Fuel economy is also impressive, as the Fit's 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine returns 32 mpg city/38 mpg hwy with the available continuously variable automatic transmission. The Fit also comes with Honda's strong reputation for reliability, side curtain airbags, traction control and reasonable pricing that starts around $16,500 with shipping. Find a Honda Fit for sale
7. 2013 Mazda5
It's hard to decide whether the Mazda5 is a minivan or a compact car, but either way, we like it. Minivan practicality is one reason: In addition to offering a tall roof with lots of head room, the Mazda5 boasts dual sliding doors and 3-row seating for up to six people. The Mazda5 also touts compact-car fuel economy, with its standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder returning more than 20 mpg city and nearly 30 mpg hwy. You should have no trouble finding a well-equipped, low-mile Mazda5 on AutoTrader for around $15,000 or less. Find a Mazda5 for sale
8. 2015 Subaru Outback
The newly redesigned Subaru Outback marks the latest incarnation of one of our favorite cars. That's because the Outback combines SUV traits like all-wheel drive, raised-ground clearance and lots of cargo room with car-like handling and fuel economy of up to 25 mpg city/33 mpg hwy. The latest Outback also boasts a wide range of high-tech features, including a substantially updated infotainment system and one of the best safety-related option packages on the market. The Outback's reasonable base price of around $25,500 only seals its fate as one of the best family car contenders on the market today. Thinking about a RAV4, a CR-V or an Escape? Try this before you sign the papers. Find a Subaru Outback for sale
9. 2015 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is heavily updated for 2015 to offer a totally new look, new body panels, a revised interior and a smoother, quieter ride. It succeeds on all points -- and it retains the benefits that have routinely made the Camry popular. These include reasonable pricing (it starts under $24,000 with shipping); excellent fuel economy (4-cylinder models return 25 mpg city/35 mpg hwy, while Hybrid versions can hit 40 mpg city and nearly 40 mpg hwy); and notorious Toyota dependability. The Camry also offers a wide range of safety features, including several new-for-2015 optional items -- in addition to a 5-star overall National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash-test rating. Find a Toyota Camry for sale
10. 2012 Toyota Sienna
The popular Toyota Sienna has just been updated for 2015, and that means you can likely get a good deal on the outgoing body style. Indeed, the 2012 Sienna is available on AutoTrader for an average price of around $25,000 -- not bad for a nearly new minivan with a lot of life left. But value isn't the only reason we recommend the Sienna. We also like its powerful standard V6, roomy interior, reputation for dependability and available all-wheel drive. Well-equipped Sienna models even offer dual sunroofs, keyless access with push-button starting, leather upholstery and a JBL surround-sound system, making them surprisingly luxurious for a family car. Find a Toyota Sienna for sale


text: Nobody likes teenage boys. They are the demographic I least like to meet when walking alone at night. Rude and aggressive, lack of smarts, lack of concern, driven by biology. I should know, I am the frazzled mother of the breed. Slacks did not come home last night. This is the third time he has gone missing in the wee hours before bed. I walk the blocks, my breath showing each time I call for him, my ears stinging with cold because wearing a hat would prevent me from hearing the jingle of his tags or his odd little cry. Previously he managed to make it home before bed, to my great relief. Last night was different. He was nowhere to be found and I closed my eyes over salty tears. Where could he be, was all I could write in my journal. I dreamt about Bello and woke crying, mourning anew my old dog, mourning the loss of my new little love. It is clear that I am dreadfully vulnerable again. It is scary to love something. This morning I laid in bed well past nine. I don't like to do this as it throws off the rhythm of the day to rise so late. But what was there to find? What could this day offer that would be worth participating in? Only the discovery of his body- my actual thought. And so I dressed like a huntsman and set out to find him one way or another. Damn teenage boys. They torment us all but none more so than their mothers. He shot out of the house across the street, the house occupied by a turning wheel of dudes in black hoodies with not enough body fat. "Oh, is this your cat...He's cool." Yes, it's my fucking cat! Read the fucking tags, and I swooped him into my arms and carried him home, twenty paces. He sleeps now, like he will never wake. I'm sure he was up all night, with the gang he calls his friends. And I curse and kiss him, safe for now, all of us.


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Enjoy the company of old friends and make new ones, Journey the not so worn path of Papua New Guinea.
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|It was that time in life, when I needed to discover and surf waves that have never been ridden by few, if not none. Explore the company of old friends and make new ones journey the not so worn path of another company. The adventure that unfolded was sensational in all ways, consistent great waves with extraordinary people with a simple yet incredibly enviable life style all within a sub-tropical paradise. The team was ten close mates the craft of choice was the stand up the place was Papua New Guinea.
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Matcha and White Chocolate Swiss Roll
I officially fell in love with Matcha whilst on holiday in Vancouver two years ago. We found the most amazing Japanese café, where I had my first Matcha Latte. We loved it so much; we found an excuse to visit every day until we had to (reluctantly) go home.
They served Japanese sweets and really delicious rice bowls on beautiful plates and the Matcha Lattes were so big, they were practically served in soup bowls. I can't wait to go back and visit it again.
I came back from our holiday vowing to bake with Matcha powder and somehow, it's taken me two years. My love still remains though.
The idea for this Swiss Roll has been brewing for some time now (albeit not two years, but still). I love the combination of white chocolate and Matcha - the sweetness of the chocolate compliments the unique flavour of the green tea powder so perfectly - it's a match(a) made in heaven (sorry-not-sorry).
Back to Swiss Rolls; the trick is to roll the sponge up while it's still really warm, to prevent any crack-age. That way, it won't be so tricky to roll when you add the white chocolate filling.
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"I was so tired, to the point it took everything I had to get out of bed, my feet hurt at first, and my hands were swollen it hurt to bend my fingers. It started to progress. My legs began to have severe shooting, sharp and burning pain, my fatigue was worsening."
Receiving letters like the following are the sole reason that I continue to do what I do here at Body Buddies. My eyes are filled with tears and gratitude to Trishia for sharing her story, and I hope this will inspire even one person to stand up for their health (and their life).
*This letter is shared with permission.
Dear Kristy Jo,
I started reading your book, The Power Foods Lifestyle, back in August 2017. A friend recommended you to me.
I was not well at all in health, and I was emotionally sick.
It started back in May 2017 when the doctors feared I had experienced a stroke. My vision went blurry, I lost track of time, and was very weak on one side. They ran every blood test under the sun, but it came up every time that I was completely healthy.
My body said otherwise.
I was so tired to the point it took everything I had to get out of bed. My feet hurt at first, and my
hands were swollen–it hurt to bend my fingers.
The pain started to progress.
My legs began to have severe shooting, sharp and burning pain. My fatigue was worsening. Then my MRI results came in: the doctors said it appeared to be the beginning stages of MS (Multiple Sclerosis).
I had to wait for a neurology appointment for four months. I had no idea how I was going to survive the next four months. I became very depressed.
Lo and behold! My friend handed me a name and website: Body Buddies/Kristy Jo Hunt
That's when everything began to change for me.
I started with the mindset first. I got my mind prepared for this journey from a negative state to a more positive one. That was difficult, but I wanted to be my active, fun, energetic self again–no matter what it took.
Then, I began with my change in foods. Now, I didn't start off slowly; I was already in so much pain this shift wouldn't matter. I went all out. I did the PVF for a couple days, and incorporated in my PVFC on my good workout days.
I did my 10 minute workouts with KJo on You Tube everyday. Some days were harder than others; my good days I did a
run on the treadmill for 20 minutes. Sometimes all I could do was a five minute walk and maybe a few crunches, but I did it!
I was worried about the spike elk hunt. I love this hunt! How was I going to make it through?
I was browsing on the Body Buddies Facebook page and noticed the 10 day Detox.
I did it! I was feeling stronger.
I was now going to the gym lifting weights for strength, and doing my running every
morning (20-40 min 3-4 times a week, playing with the incline to get ready for the steep
mountain hikes).
My doctor's appointment was finally here! I was so exited to know something, but results showed nothing. I was so disappointed. They put me on a medication to see if it would help.
It didn't! A week later I was rushed from work in an ambulance to ER–possible stroke–again!!
They found nothing! But I didn't let it get me down, I had a hunt to prepare for.
I listened to most of KJo's Rants and some podcasts.
Did all her suggestions.
Kept a journal on my progress, and wrote little notes of encouragement everywhere in my house. I continued on with my PFL. (Oh, and informed my Dr. I stopped taking that medication!).
How did my hunt go? I got my spike!
It wasn't easy, but it was the most pleasant and fulfilling hunt ever!
The last two years of hunting, I was so negative, so out of shape, and so unhealthy with my food choices. If I had to climb a hill, I'd complain, throw my gun down, and say,"Never again will I hunt."
(Yes, very ugly tantrum on the mountain.)
My husband was kinda hesitant to take me anymore for obvious reasons.
This year, the hike was farther into the canyon, about 2 hours up a steep thick with scrub oak and mahogany. Every day I woke up
early to get up that mountain before day break. My buddies, of course, knew I was sick and would give me my rest breaks. But I never complained–not once.
As a matter of fact it was me encouraging them.
The hunt was almost over–only two days left. I saw him–my spike. It took us all day to get to him and two hours to wait for him, but he jumped out and I got him.
Now, to get him off the mountain.
The next day it was just my husband and I. We quartered him out and packed up and down that mountain 200 pounds of meat. I would get smacked in the eye with a branch, say ouch, and my husband would ask if I was alright.
I'd tell him, "I have another eye, lets go."
Sometime in our day my husband asked, "What is different this year? How are you remaining so calm and I'm not?"
I replied, "It's a mindset. Think of this being a quaint little hike up the canyon, and our reward is a nice elk steak. You can thank Kristy Jo and God too."
I am a different person today. My friends have noticed a difference in attitude, in my look, and physical appearance. Not that my weight was a worry as much as my health, but a perk was I was 170 pounds to start.
I am now 150.
On my lunch breaks everyone always comments, You always eat such good food and it looks so yummy.
Am I 100%? No, not yet. But I'm getting there. I'm better than I was. From not being able most days to walk 5 minutes to climbing a mountain.
I'm 53 years old, have 7 kids, and 12 grand-kids.
I recently visited the doctor to check my vitals. Everything was good & stable. The doctor said to keep doing your program because it's definitely working.
My journey has just begun.
I changed my thinking, my foods, followed the PFL program and here I am, ready for my next mountain to climb. I believe that the foods I was putting into my body was a major problem with my health issues. I will still work with doctors and get a complete diagnosis, but the Power Foods Lifestyle is a game-changer.
I'm now working on my muscle mass and have my husband doing his 10-day detox for the first time.
So Body Buddies friends, begin your journey, find your mountain, and climb it.
Much Love,
Trishia Starley
Fillmore, Utah, USA


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Melt Cosmetics Dark Matter Review
I'm so excited to bring to you all this review. My co-worker Stephanie is one of my favorite people to talk and laugh with about just about everything. Even though we don't work together a ton, when we do you can find us talking about makeup, gurus, music, and also just having late night delusional conversations(we work floor sets). When I saw that she had the Melt Cosmetics Dark Matter Stack I had to ask her 8,000 questions about it. After asking her I was, and still am so tempted to buy it. I thought I'd have her share with you all her thoughts and a little review on what she likes about the stack. Hope you all love her review. Follow her on Youtube & Instagram.
I was hesitant on purchasing the Dark Matter stack by Melt Cosmetics for three reasons, the price seemed too much for me, I've never used or purchased any of their products, & mostly because I'm truly afraid of trying new things.
I decided to go ahead and buy one of the palettes (Dark Matter) because of all the positive feedback I was seeing on their Instagram Page, and also because if I want to build my makeup collection it means I have to try new things. Some, or most of Melt Cosmetics products are Vegan!
Not knowing how their shipment works, I took precautions and placed my order on a Monday. You have the choice to pay with PayPal or your credit/debit card. The stack retails for $48.00, tax was $3.60(if you live in California) & shipping was $7.00 for standard. About 2 or 3 days later the package came in; I was stund by how fast the process was. The palette came in an all black box wrapped with green and black tissue there was no presence or indication of damage or harm done to it.
The palette comes in black matte packaging and is held together by magnets located in each layer. The first layer has the Melt logo on top and on the other side a mirror. BLURR is first shadow in the stack, making it a great transition and blending shade. I sometimes like to wear it as an all over the lid shadow, pop some eyeliner and mascara and call it a day and it looks great on its own. UNSEEN comes next, a nice medium caramel brown, perfect for deepening up the crease. ENIGMA has to be the star of the show by far & the reason I chose that palette over the LOVE STACK. A beautiful rusted red-brown as described in their page, can be applied in all types of ways even as an eyeliner! The last shadow is DARK MATTER, a deep and true black shadow & the only vegan shadow in this palette.
These shadows were created and formulated to be worn together or on their own, whether you're creating a cut crease or smoky look. For the price I paid I am very satisfied with the shadows and will most definitely be purchasing from them again!


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Edinburgh's bustling city centre ranks as one of the most handsome in Europe and combines rich cultural heritage with stunning new developments. The elegant Georgian streets are set against the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and the medieval turrets and spires of the Old Town.
The city centre offers residents an exciting fusion of shopping, dining and architectural splendour.
Princes Street is a match for any city's main shopping thoroughfare and there are few cities which can claim such a dramatic view of an ancient fortress perched atop a giant volcanic rock and surrounded by a peaceful oasis of gardens stretching the length of the main street.
Edinburgh's New Town was first designed in 1767, and is the largest complete example of town planning from the Georgian period anywhere in the world. Its mixture of classical architecture, grand squares and terraces, gardens and secluded lanes, means that a walk through its streets is a journey back in time to an age of elegance.
Designed by architect James Craig to ease overcrowding at that time in the Old Town, the layout comprises a grid pattern of three parallel main streets (Princes Street, George Street and Queen Street) with a square at each end (St Andrew Square and Charlotte Square). The area is part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site.
Much of the recognition and love for Edinburgh is in its plethora of iconic buildings. Dominating the city centre is the Scott Monument, a Victorian gothic marvel at Princes Street Gardens East, an epic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. Climb the 287 steps to the uppermost viewing platform for a bird's eye view!
A city with great literary roots, Scotland's capital city has served as home to many famous writers. In addition to Sir Walter Scott, other renowned authors include Robert Louis Stevenson whose tales of Treasure Island, Kidnapped and the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have enthralled readers for over 100 years. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle brought the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to the imaginations of readers and audiences with its scripts and subsequent filming in modern times of their exciting adventures. More recently Alexander McCall Smith and Ian Rankin have thrilled readers with their detective novels and JK Rowling is a global phenomenon thanks to the bravery and heroic acts of a young wizard and his friends in the celebrated Harry Potter books.
Sir Sean Connery, Ronnie Corbett and Rory Bremner are much loved and popular actors and comedians from Scotland's capital city.
Notorious residents include Deacon Brodie who in the mid-1700s was a respected cabinet maker and Edinburgh City Councillor by day, but by night a light fingered burglar robbing the homes of his wealthy clients. Burke and Hare were thieving grave robbers and murderers who in the early 18th century sold their victims corpses to Doctor Robert Knox who dissected the bodies at his anatomy lectures in the capital.
A much loved Edinburgh resident is the faithful skye terrier, Greyfriars Bobby, who loyally watched over his masters grave for 14 years following his death in the 1800's. A commemorative statue serves as a heartwarming tribute to this very loyal friend and visitors can view it outside Greyfriars Kirk on George IV Bridge.
Why not come and visit Scotland's capital city for yourself, retrace its history and explore its cobbled streets, hidden alleyways and bustling walkways. Whether it's for a quick weekend break or a more leisurely stay, there is plenty to see and do.


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A tale of two narratives — with the truth hidden somewhere inbetween
Source: Business Day (BDLIVE.CO.ZA)
THE ructions at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is a tale of two narratives.
Widely regarded as the most efficient and cleanest institute of the state, SARS has been racked with scandalous allegations of an inappropriate love affair; a covert unit which spied on the president and ran a brothel; attempts by organised crime networks to infiltrate the agency; and backstabbing employees and political interference.
After no fewer than five investigations, the truth behind the unravelling at SARS has yet to emerge.
The first narrative dominates the public space and is largely accepted by SARS decision makers — that the agency created "covert" investigative capacity and conducted activities outside of its legal mandate.
The final investigation dismissed explanations about the covert unit as a "rehearsed narrative" aimed at misleading a previous investigation led by Adv Muzi Sikhakhane.
The post-Sikhakhane probe adopted the counternarrative and its report set off an unprecedented shake-up of SARS top management.
In August 2014 City Press reported on a special unit which included "rogue agents" from the State Security Agency who used state resources in "dirty tricks campaigns" that included smuggling cigarettes and disgracing top civil servants, such as Hawks boss Anwa Dramat and senior SARS management.
A Sunday Times report two months later claimed that it was SARS playing dirty — it had a "covert unit" located in its bowels which was engaged in illegal intelligence gathering — including on the president — and in running a brothel.
IT IS widely agreed, months later, that approval was obtained by former SARS commissioner Pravin Gordhan to boost the agency's intelligence capacity through a partnership with the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to aid its investigations into the illicit economy — ranging from rhino and abalone poaching to trade in illicit tobacco.
Where the narratives deviate is what eventually became of this unit, meant to be located in the NIA. SARS deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay said in submissions to the Sikhakhane panel that the NIA had pulled out of the agreement. His detractors said it was SARS that had withdrawn and had illegally established the unit in its fold.
The report of the Sikhakhane panel claims to have found evidence "of a narrative rarely exposed to the public about our revenue service. It (the evidence) exposed minority activity of idiosyncratic and egocentric personalities, deception, intrigue and plain falsity. It was, as evidence will show, a product of an ill-conceived idea to deal with the real challenge of organised crime".
The "evidence" included statements by witnesses that they had been involved in "what seemed like covert operations"; in electronic tracing of vehicles and surveillance of individuals; and in using "certain electronic devices". Members of the unit were asked by "one of their handlers" to pose as drivers to then ANC Youth League president Julius Malema and national executive committee member Fikile Mbalula. Three witnesses confirmed using fake SARS identity cards.
The panel found the unit was unlawful; there was "prima facie evidence" it had abused its powers and resources; it had violated recruitment policies; and had possibly engaged in rogue behaviour.
BUT this narrative has been around since 2009. The allegations emanating from an "intelligence dossier" have been morphing since to suit the politics of the time.
Insiders say SARS has faced attempts to discredit it before — from disgruntled staff, certain sections of the electronics industry and even the disbanded Scorpions. Allegations of corruption were made when SARS, instead of private company Gijima, was contracted to upgrade Department of Home Affairs information technology (IT) systems, which resulted in huge cost savings. One of the more colourful accusations was that SARS was working for the Central Intelligence Agency.
The second narrative has hair-raising implications: the destabilisation of SARS is likened to a shark-feeding frenzy by a coalition of the unsavoury working to bring it down. It is alleged this coalition includes competing state institutions such as the NIA, the illicit tobacco industry, and disgruntled former and current staff and powerful politicians.
The worst-case scenario is that SARS has been "captured" on the inside by forces more susceptible to outside influence than their predecessors.
The allegations originate from Michael Peega, a former member of the National Research Group, SARS's covert special projects unit. Mr Peega was fired after he was arrested for rhino poaching.
Since his dismissal, according to documents responding to a dossier he had kept, he has been seeking to enlist other staffers to join him in discrediting SARS, and has collaborated with former regional operations manager Kenneth Fitoyi.
The Sikhakhane report highlights the challenge SARS faced in dealing with the illicit tobacco industry, by citing a Mail & Guardian report in March last year, on how two multinational companies used their resources to influence security agencies to protect their commercial interests.
A SARS document shows that members of security cluster institutions were involved with the tobacco industry and in February last year met officials of the Hawks and the South African Police Service to express concern.
AT THE same time SARS met President Jacob Zuma and handed him a document recounting attempts to "malign and discredit" the tax agency and the role of State Security Agency members in the tobacco industry. SARS also submitted a note on how the illicit tobacco industry contributed to its current woes to Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene in August last year.
The much publicised affair between SARS enforcement head Johann van Loggerenberg and attorney Belinda Walter was found to be a conflict of interests by the Sikhakhane panel, as she was a representative of the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) and tobacco manufacturer Carlinix. The report says she admitted that she had worked for the State Security Agency until 2012.
Another example of the interface between state institutions and big tobacco is cited in Mr Pillay's submission to the Sikhakhane panel, in which he describes how the State Security Agency asked SARS to delay a raid on tobacco manufacturer Lonrho/Rollex. When SARS eventually raided the company's premises, it was found that evidence had been removed and destroyed.
Political interference is part of the "confluence of interests" at play in SARS. In his submission Mr Pillay describes how seven politicians sought to intercede on behalf of a company with which SARS has been in litigation since 1998.
Questions also emerged about Mr Zuma's role in the suspensions of SARS officials, from opposition parties in particular, after Mr Pillay had broached the issue of a fringe benefit tax on Nkandla.
The Presidency has denied the allegations.
SARS had Robert Huang, who has ties to the Zuma family, in its sights in its investigation of clearing agency Mpisi Trading. The ANC abandoned a court battle with SARS ahead of the elections last year after it refused to release T-shirts Mr Huang had imported for the ANC from China, allegedly without custom duties being paid.
Office politics at SARS played a role in the battle — some staffers felt sidelined by Mr Pillay and his allies. Anticorruption head Clifford Collings faced a disciplinary hearing for failing to provide a car on time for SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane. He resigned afterwards — although Mr Moyane had not pitched up to testify.
Three senior officials are suspended and Mr van Loggerenberg agreed to leave after the damning findings of the Sikhakhane report.
While the truth is likely to lie between the two competing narratives, it would be perilous for decision makers to ignore either of them. Last week Mr Nene appointed retired judge Frank Kroon to run yet another "review".


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At a sleep over birthday party in the neighborhood, one of the young guests felt a little nervous about staying over night. She warned the host family that she was really a werewolf and because the night would have a full moon she might not be able to stay.
To which the host father replied, "Not to worry, I have plenty of training and experience with werewolves."
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Mini Golf Weekend - Part 2
Have you checked out Mini Golf Weekend Part 1, when we visited Fantasia Gardens? If not, you can find it Here.
We had so much fun after our first round of mini golf at Fantasia that we had to use the 25% discount on "the next round of golf" to check out Winter Summerland the next day. We're so glad we did!
Winter Summerland shares a parking lot with Blizzard Beach and includes free parking. When first entering the parking lot, the large sign for Winter Summerland is near the back. However, don't let that fool you! The entrance is next to Blizzard Beach's entrance at the front of the parking lot. Winter Summerland has two courses appropriately named Sand and Snow. Both courses are 18 holes and are Christmas themed because one Christmas Eve Santa found the perfect vacation spot. If you know Santa he loves snow and sand.
When we checked in, we found out that Sand would be going down for a refurb a bit sooner than it's cooler counterpart (both will be down from Oct 23 to Nov 11, 2017), so we enjoyed a bit of Florida sun and sand on a warm Sunday afternoon. The process for checking in and waiting for a tee time was short and painless and it only took about 5 minutes for be called for our time. We also want to give a huge shot out to the family who passed a coupon for a free round! We didn't catch their name, but it was a nice bit of pixie dust to our day.
Sand! We loved this location so much! It had just the right amount of vintage Christmas feel and cheese wrapped with a cute little bow. There was a snow machine, Santa's sleigh and Camper, snow and sand castles, and of course a fireplace and Christmas tree. The Beach boys Christmas music played on the Sand course, but we know we heard a bit of Santa Baby walking past the Snow course. Both courses are mainly Par 3-4 and seemed a bit more friendly to mini golf newbies than the Fantasia courses. The theming was perfect for Little too. He was super excited to see all the features, and he was much more engaged than at Fantasia. When the first hole is Santa's AirStream style camper, you know it is going to be a great course.
I think one of my favorite parts of the course was the living room section near the end. The area was covered with a fireplace and a Christmas tree with a moving train set as a hazard. Both courses end under this area, but from what we could tell, the Sand course has most of the living room items. The only thing slightly dated, but still fun, was the 18th hole. As with most mini golf courses the last hole is a ball collector and thus a par 1. For this hole, the ball collector was a PC - probably circa 1999. Once it collected the ball, a special video message from Santa came up. The message was super fun, but to see the whole message each player needs to wait until the last message finishes. We saw 4 different messages, but missed one because we didn't wait for the message to "transmit." Our tip would be not to rush this last hole; it's worth the lower downloads speeds to get the message.
Overall, we would highly recommend this course and location. We were even given mini candy canes when we turned in our clubs. Winter Summerland is open daily from 10 am to 11 pm, (but be sure to check Here and click the calendar icon next to the date to make sure it is not in refurb during the time you want to visit.) Adults can play for $14 and kids 3-9 play for $12. AP discount is currently 15% off, and the discount on the next round for the same day next day is 25% off. If you are staying on property, you may receive coupons for a free round as a part of the book with discounts and information.


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Environmentalist Tom SteyerThomas (Tom) Fahr SteyerAnalysis: 2020 digital spending vastly outpaces TV ads The Hill's Morning Report — Trump's new controversy Sanders, Yang to miss CNN's town hall on LGBTQ issues MORE isn't happy that the conservative Koch brothers turned down his offer to debate climate change and the Keystone XL pipeline.
In an ad released Friday, the former hedge fund manager's action group NextGen Climate called Charles and David Koch "chickens."
The 15-second ad buy features two little chicks walking around, clucking with the words, "We've been informed the Koch Brothers declined our invitation for a debate," in bold letters across the screen.
The ad will run during this Sunday's political talk shows in the Wichita, Kan., media market. Wichita is the home of the Koch brothers.
Friday's ad is a follow-up to one released by NextGen Climate earlier this month. It called out the Koch brothers for not responding to Steyer's invitation in April to debate U.S. energy policy.
NextGen also ramped up its campaign push on Thursday, noting that, while it might be a "drop in the big oil bucket" compared to what the Koch brothers may funnel into the 2014 cycle, Steyer is optimistic it will be effective in putting climate change on the political map.


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Phenomenal Piece of Sh*t
Last night I watched NBC's mentalist reality show, "Phenomenon." I think I've finally recovered. I had an interest in the show because I had been invited to audition in August. I didn't make the cut and, frankly, now that I've seen the end result, I'm incredibly grateful.
I take mentalism very seriously. I don't perform much anymore—maybe five times a year—but when I do, I try to not just entertain my audience, but to give them a sense that they're seeing something beyond an ordinary magic show. But my shows are as much about the audience as myself. I don't present myself as a dark, mysterious guy with supernatural abilities. I demonstrate some amazing things, but I make sure to allow the audience members to take part, and to allow them to do amazing things as well. That's what I believe mentalism is all about. It is a performing art, like magic, but it works best when it's participatory.
"Phenomenon" was a train-wreck from the beginning. The whiny, screeching, over-the-top gay stereotype Ross Matthews was the first indication that NBC was going for the lowest-common-denominator. Uri Geller looked befuddled and out-of-sorts, and Criss Angel . . . well, let me just say that Angel typifies the worst trends in magic and mentalism. The guy is not a magician or a mentalist—he's an alleged performer who couldn't pull a quarter from behind a child's ear without the aid of a camera team and crafty editors. His flamboyant, goth-lite persona might work with the kids at Hot Topic, but he's nothing more than a David Blaine wannabe in ripped jeans and chintzy medallions and a bad 80s haircut.
(And I suspect he'll be staying away from professional mentalists for some time, unless he wants a pitchfork up his ass, because he broke the number-one rule of the craft and revealed the name and inventor of an effect that is in the repertoire of many working professionals. Those in the know will understand what I'm talking about. He did it simply to show off, too, which makes it more reprehensible.)
The performances, in general, were execrable.* There was nothing new or exciting here—just the same old, trite "watch me demonstrate my uncanny powers!" shtick. I'm sorry, my fellow mentalists, but if you step on stage claiming you're a haunted, supernatural prodigy, you're going to immediately alienate 75% of your audience. They know it's crap. They're not stupid (well, at least many of them aren't). And they will want you to fail. They will want you to shoot yourself in the head with a nail gun because they know you're not really endangering yourself. It's a fucking trick. You're fooling yourself—not them.
(Above: graphic depiction of my mental state while watching NBC's wretched product)
Mentalism, as theatre, succeeds when the audience is convinced that what they're seeing and experiencing can't be a trick. When the spoon bends in their hands. When private thoughts are pulled out of their heads. No flashy gimmicks, no death-defying stunts, just pure demonstrations of what seems to be unexplainable.
I close all of my shows with a demonstration of mind over matter accomplished only by audience members. They do all the work. And it's something they can go home and repeat, with their friends. That is magic. That is phenomenal.
My hope is that this show will tank. Hard. But I've learned that one can't underestimate the phenomenally poor taste of the viewing public.
* The exceptions were Ehud Segev and Gerry McCambridge, both competent professionals.


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This is a post about a little of everything. Nothing specific just where life is now. I apologize if I repeat something I said in my previous post.
My thyroid blood test led my OBGYN to do nothing. However the high risk doctor found it importnant to put me on a low dose of synthoid. I've been taking it since Friday. I also had an ultra sound of my thyroid, but haven't received the results yet. I'm not too concerned about the results.
I LOVED the high risk dr. I saw, and hope I see more of her. With Ellie I mainly saw this guy that was very shy and soft spoken. They were always wierd appointments. But with this lady who has only been with the company for a year, I felt like it was a real informative appointment. I will be seen in a few weeks and then we will schedule the amnio, unless I decide against it. I'm leaning towards finding out as the results will help me prepare mentally, but then again it's not like Ellie has a real bad case of CF, so we aren't 100% sure we'll follow through with the amnio. I loved seeing baby boy on the ultrasound again. We got a profile pic and face pic, which the face pic is kinda scary looking, but the profile is cute. He was still measuring ahead with his legs and arms, and right on for his abdomen and head. He is measuring a little ahead with his weight, but nothing concerning.
Ellie is starting to have her runny nose, much as she did last fall. I noticed a week or so ago she had a gland behind her ear that felt swollen to me, so I thought this may be coming. I hate her being one of those snot nosed kids with dry snot all over her face. It's clear so I'm not runny to the pedi, if she has a runny nose for a week they give her antibiotics, which unless the snot turns green, or she starts running a fever, I am against. I am going to be taking her to a chiropracter and they will do something to her sinus' and adjust as needed. That may and may not help, but it's a less invasive procedure and way safer than medicating her or removing adnoids. Plus it's way cheaper so it's great. Hopefully it works.
Speaking of chiropractor I will be seeing the chiropractor as well. The one I found will do adjustments on my back. I'm thrilled as maybe this will help as I get further in the pregnancy with back and hip pains and maybe it will some with my desired VBAC. I mean I don't know for sure, haven't read anything about it, but my logic would say that it may help.
Ellie is doing fantastic, other than the runny nose which doesn't slow her down. It seems like she shows me something new nearly everyday. Her vocabulary is what I would consider average for her age. She has about 12 words she will say and use correctly. Her first 2 words were "thank you" which sounds more like tonka, and "doggy" which sounds more like "doga." She says thank you when somebody gives her something or when she gives you something. It's so cute.
She knows no stranger. Seriously I had her in Kmart with my mom and her friend last week. Ellie ran to another mom holding a little boy around her age. The mom put the boy down just to be attacked by Ellie. LOL. It was amusing, as she wanted to play, and tried to hug and kiss the boy as he tried to step back with a dumpfounded look on his face. That family went on their way, and a couple minutes later another young boy came with his mom and Ellie repeated, and of course scared the 2nd boy. Poor kids, having to endure the wrath of Ellie's friendliness. She is seriously such a loving and gentle kid who loves to play with her peers. No shy bone in her body, that's for sure.
Since Ellie is NOT shy at all, and clearly 2-3 times a week being in nursery with 6-12 others her age isn't enough, I have officially joined a mom's group. I was kinda in one before at the church, but due to inactivity it went on. They are hoping to get it going again. I decided to join our local MOM'S club. I was invited to a meeting by a friend, and had already made the decision to join. I paid a $20 dues so yeah, we'll be doing stuff. I already have several things circled on the calender that I want to do with Ellie in the month of October. They have over 40 moms in the group and from what I saw there are tons of kids in all age groups. I'm just hoping that I get more and more energy as between doctor's appointments and MOM's Club activities, and church, I will be very busy.
Speaking of doctor's appointments I will officially be changing OB's this week. I discussed a VBAC with the high risk doctor and though respectful of my wishes, she was a bit apprhensive. However she was very supportive of me switching doctor's, she said if for any reason I can deliver where I had Ellie and they will do the c-section, since I will be going to a doctor in a different county. She's just thinking I wont be able to have a VBAC. My first OB appointment with the new doctor is this Wednesday however I will be seeing the physician's assistant rather than the actual doctor. That's cool with me, I'll have to see her at some point anyway.
There's other stuff, but I've written enough for now. All in all, everything is great!! Life isn't always easy but thankfully there's no drama going on right now.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
A bunch of randomness
This is a post about a little of everything. Nothing specific just where life is now. I apologize if I repeat something I said in my previous post.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Gender Announcement
It's a BOY!! I was shocked and scared when she said boy. I know nothing about boys. Oh well, I was still excited and got teary eyed. It'll be a fun experience.
I was 18w5d when we had the u/s and the boy measured 19w5d in his legs, arms, and head, but his stomach measured 16wks. I will talk to the doctor on Wed. at my 20wk appointment.
Ellie is doing great, turning into a little toddler. She's having temper tantrums, LOVES her grandma's, and has words now. She understands so much more than she can say though. She is such an amazing little girl, most of the time, just those tantrums can be so embarrassing.
I'm doing great, a bit hormonal/emotional though. I am senstive and cry easier now. Oh well, must be the pregnancy. LOL, it's kinda funny though since I'm anti showing emotion. It's almost a fun way of being, to actually cry. But then I turn around and laugh at myself because there really is no need for the crying.
I'm going to call an endocrinologist. My mom has hypothyroid hoshimotos disease or maybe it's disorder. Anyway, I've been tested for hypothyroid before but never hoshimotos. I was going to wait till after the pregnancy, BUT I have read 2 totally different things today w/out even looking for it. I wasn't fishing for thyroid problems during pregnancy, but accidently fell across it. One was in relation to labor and delivery that the baby will often times not be in position for delivery thus resulting in c-sections. I think it's important I explore this if I'm going in for a VBAC. Also apparently it also affects milk supply. YIKES!!! More so than wanting a VBAC I want to be able to breastfeed successfully meaning only breastmilk for 4-6months. So if I find out I too have thyroid problems then it may give me a better chance at a VBAC and allow me to be more successful at breastfeeding. Fingers crossed.
So, I think that's all the important stuff for now.
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Bring your family and friends to hear the great music of the American Youth Harp Ensemble and the Virginia Choristers and join in the festivities as the Richmond Sky line is illuminated. The performance is free and open to the public.
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