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Crystal Blue Beaches, mesmerizing Waves, Fresh air, thick jungle, limestone cliffs, beautiful islands, exotic marine life, lively night life, great food and what not…..Thailand has all ingredients for a perfect vacation recipe.
Thailand, a most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia is also known as Land of Smiles, and for a reason. It's a place which not only brings smirk on your face but also rejuvenates; specially those living and working in the sedentary life of Kuwait.
This August, I had the privilege to Visit Thailand along with my Husband and other friends. We planned to cover major touristic destinations Like Bangkok, Pattaya, Krabi and the individual islands of Phuket.
Our journey kicked off by boarding an early morning Jet airways flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and landed Bangkok by 7:00 am. After freshen up at the Bangkok airport itself, we right away took a bus to Pattaya and that was the beginning of our audacious journey.
We had done our homework on weather conjecture and August being end of monsoon season, we were expecting light and heavy showers during odd hours of day and night and truly speaking, this actually added spice to our trip.
We meticulously enjoyed the scenic journey to Pattaya accompanied by graceful showers. Pattaya is also called Miami of Thailand. We did half day tour on our own, enjoyed the clean n green beauty of the place, visited local walkways, captured the moments in our camera and reverted to Bangkok city by dusk.
As we had to board early morning flight to Phuket, we had booked mix dorm hostel located in the downtown. We hit the bed and rushed early morning to the airport to board a domestic flight to our next destination, Phuket.
Phuket is the place where the paradise of Thailand rests. I felt that Mother Nature must be having a special liking for this place and that's the reason, its so so beautiful. Let me mention that Phuket is a small town but it harbors most of the escorted islands of Thailand.
To begin with, we visited Phuket's Big Buddha Temple, which is one of the most sacred and revered landmarks in Phuket. The huge white image of Lord Buddha sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and at 45 metres high. It is easily seen from far away.
The lofty site offers the best 360-degree views of the island, easily reachable via a six-kilometre road leading from Phuket's main artery.
We had three nights in Phuket to crease all gratification and leisure. We had read reviews on numerous websites which lay emphasis on booking day trip locally and not in advance. We checked few local agents and booked our island trips later in the evening.
The third morning was paramount. We boarded a speed boat and commuted for about an hour to Racha Island. The one hour journey was a thrilled one, threshing and crushing the high waves of the Andaman Coast. Kudos to Weather Forecast Department, it started raining heavily after ten minutes' ride. And then that speed boat turned into an interactive drama action-adventure of lifetime. We were thrilled, excited, scared. As the boat was jumping up and down, everyone on the boat was screaming and laughing; probably enjoying best days of their life. And finally our tour guide mentioned that we can spot the island now. This island is famous for its transparent beaches, exotic marine life and is among one of recommended diving sites.
After stepping on the island, we were taken to our diving start point in local TukTuk, where we met our trainer. He made a small demo on diving, made us familiar with diving equipments and taught us basic fundamentals which we need to learn before going for the dive.
Then I went underwater to satisfy my curiosity and as I sinked myself and went down, it was like WOW ! I am in a wonderland. Suddenly the color all around me changed and it turned bluish -green.
It was a completely different world out there. There was complete peace and silence, only sound I could hear was sound of my own heartbeat and the sound of my breath.
I saw some small fish, big fish, colorful coral, dead coral effected in Tsunami, Some Urchin, yellow fish, blue fish, golden fish, orange fish, zebra fish, A-fish, B-fish, No name fish, fishes, fishes, fishes…I was ecstatic seeing the fishes swimming around me.
As started going deeper and deeper my ears hurt. Following my diving instructor, I equalized my ears often, until I felt comfortable to explore the deep underwater.
After a while the instructor signed for going up. It was 40 minute past but felt like just 5 minute. I was so lost and wanted to live in the water forever. Now I can comprehend the phrases "A FISH OUT OF WATER"
After this one hour trip to fairy land, we came back on our land of existence. We were totally exhausted and we rushed to grab our lunch plates. A fine Thai buffet was waiting for us at a local restaurant at the island and within few seconds, our plates were loaded with fry chicken, fish curry, fried rice and water melons. Aah! That was just perfect to serve our bellies and it was again time to hit the waves on our speed boat as we returned back to Phuket and reached our hotel by 6:00 evening.
Next day, we opted to visit Phi Phi Island. It's extremely popular for its wondrous tourist spot and great vacation point. The stunning and exquisite great looks that Phi Phi have in store for anyone undoubtedly are embedded in the brains of all those who visit it. The place is thought of as the Shangri-La of Thailand. Phi Phi has become the beloved of Andaman coast, with all its curvy and flashy beaches and huge green jungles. There are loads of people who visit it but till now, it has always tried to maintain its beauty nevertheless. Its important to mention here that Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh was the setting for the film The Beach, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, and offers some of the most sensational natural scenery.
Get Set go! We put on our life jackets, and once again we boarded the impish speed boat and we were ready to battle the Andaman Waves.
Reaching Phi Phi island was breathtaking. Stunning rock formations and tranquil turquoise waters teeming with colourful marine life; just the sheer beauty of Phi Phi is enough to tickle everyone's fancy. The landscape seemed to be a painting by the bestest painter of the universe, our own creator. I havn't seen a place so beautiful, full of life. I felt like my two eyes are just not enough to capture and hold the beauty of this place. There were many small and big cliffs with lush green trees standing with pride on those cliffs and they were adding a unique beauty to the place. We jumped inside that transparent natural pool and now it was time for snorkeling and exploring the marine life on our own ease. Blue sky, green water, white sand, fresh air, slight rain....what else you need to relax on the most beautiful beach on earth!
Later in the afternoon, we had another session of local barbequed Thai cuisine and lots of fresh fruits to keep us energizing all day long.
Thereafter, our journey on the speed boat continued and we visited few more islands like monkey island, poda island and chicken island, all equally spectacular.
We were back to our resort by evening and now it was time for some fun and night life. We took a small nap and then stepped into a totally different world of Phuket, apart from the natural beauty, the nightlife at Bangla road is also a must see in Thailand.
Bangla Road comes to life when the sun sets. The road is closed to vehicle traffic and becomes 400 metres of neon lights, loud music, drinks and similar leisure. Jammed most nights of the year, it is actually a lively place to walk around.
Almost all of the bars are outdoors, so the music from each one blends into a deafening mess of sound. Street performances are also common most nights. The local performers are very talented and very skillful. We found one such troop performing that night in one of the clubs. They performed on all international tracks to bind people from all nationalities and guess what; they hummed 'Dhoom Machale" as we Indians walked in.
Next morning, we hired a local transport van and drove for about four hours to reach our next destination called Krabi.
It's a small town located in the West coast of Southern Thailand. We booked a two storey villa in the interior of the limestone cliff jungles blended in with the natural surroundings to emphasize the beauty of the abundance of species of native trees, flowers and bamboo that thrive at the resort, that will allow you to get back in tune with nature. After nesting in our resort, we took a long boat ride to Railey Beach. Describing long tail boat, it was a traditional wooden boat, single engine with seating capacity of 12 pax. It took us nearly 15 minutes to reach our destination. What shall I narrate for Railey Beach? Its beauty beyond words! Calm water, limestone cliff formation, lush green jungle, dizzy lights and light showers….It was like journey of a lifetime.
Next day we hired a local taxi, popularly called Tuk Tuk and travelled around 70 KM to reach Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve. Its nature's own hot-tub jacuzzi. The water here comes from thermal springs, originating deep underground in volcanic chambers. Located in the jungle, this site features naturally hollowed-out 'bathtubs' in the smooth stone, filled to the brim with fresh running spring water at a pleasant 35-42C.
After the natural jaccuzi, we headed towards nearby 'Crystal Pool' also known as Emerald Pool, this is an astonishly-hued and large natural pool that is filled with pure spring water. The pool is reached via a network of trails through the Khao Nor Chu Chi forest, which offer a glimpse into a unique aquatic ecosystem, fed by the area's abundant spring water. On the way to the pool, we pass by series of clear mini-pools, waterfalls and streams, plus hundreds of species of tropical trees and plants.
Later in the evening, we boarded a flight to Bangkok and following day was our last day in Thailand. In the early morning, after tit-bit breakfast, we took a cab to the famous Grand Palace of Bangkok.
If there is one must-see sight that no visit to Bangkok would be complete without, it's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built in 1782 - and for 150 years the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government - the Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people. Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry and state departments. Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom.
Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the small, very famous and greatly revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
It took us nearly three to four hours to complete the view of the Grand Palace. Thereafter, we took a two hour ride about 100 Km southwest of Bangkok reach to Damnoem Saduak Floating Market.
We hopped onto a decorated long-tail boat and with the roar of the engine our boat glide down the narrow canals. The boat driver use to slow down in between to let us appreciate the winding waterways and get a brief glimpse of those who live on the river. The journey took around 20 minutes and it's great to enjoy the peace before the hectic pace of the market. Usually the market is overcrowded but we were sailing in peace as we went at odd hour of the day. Visitors from all parts of the world and sellers actually brought noise and colour to the area. There were dozens of fruit & vegetable sellers and many local vendors selling sovereigns, jewelry, T- shirts etc while rowing their boats along the narrow canals. There was plenty of tasty food to try along the docks, from freshly-made mini coconut pancakes to boat noodles in their rich meaty broth.
We spent plenty of time wandering around, tasted some local produce and took plenty of pictures.
Later in the evening, we opted for a Thai Foot Massage. There are plenty of salons all over Thailand which offers vivid range of Massages, which is also among the specialties of the country. We explored night markets, purchased few sovereigns and T-Shirts, enjoyed some local Thai street food and later ended up packing our luggage at the hostel.
With lots of unforgettable memories and fun, we boarded an early morning flight to Mumbai and that's how our fantasy journey concluded.
Hi,I Read your fantastic Trip details to Thailand. Long time onwords i am also planning to go that place Thailand but how that is the question. Becs i dont know how much money i need to spend there and food like so many doubts, Kindly advice me how to go by visa and how to spend money for wat and what all are low cost purchasing areathank you,Kalil Rahman
Very well articulated. Our tentative plans of being there this summer can now be made final.Thanks for sharing.
wow superb and well written. Can u pls email the detail like booking thru agent whole trip for couple is gud idea or self online booking of flight and hotels is better and is Nov start is gud time to visit etc. Thanks in advance
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Monday, May 24, 2010
The Morning After
(Crowd shot from the opening of Out of Line)
Some people say, "Fantastic!", "Love the work!", "Like the direction you're going in!", "Cohesive show!". But what I dwell on, what I stick to, is the negative. And it's not even that negative. It's just not positive, it's lukewarm, like, "I generally liked it," or "that's not my favorite piece." It might even just be the nebulous "Congratulations." Then I start feeling my thyroids swell, as if someone were holding me by my neck up against a wall. I'm convinced I've done something wrong. Something very, very wrong. And that that one nonplussed comment means the whole endeavor is a bust. That I am a bust. I could spend my whole life trying to change that opinion.
But I digress. Showing art in public is a risk. You don't show yourself perfectly and therefore you are vulnerable. In front of everybody. But you've also made a move, staked a position that can make an impression on a few others, and of course on your own self. I have to say, so far, all in all, this time around, it has been really quite heartwarming.
2 comments:
- Lady Xoc said...
Well, nothings's perfect, but some things are very good. I thought the show was beautifully installed, with a feeling of elegant restraint, which left me wanting to know more about these artists' work. Your work reads much better in the real than in jpegs, especially the colored piece, so that was a treat. I liked the moments of red that answered each other in Carin's & Elana's work. Given that the space was so small, you packed a lot in, but it didn't feel crowded. And the neon was a nice foil to the chalk on tarpaper.
Plus, you must have a very large mailing list, because the place was mobbed, and I ran into two people I know who I haven't seen in a long time! Again, congratulations.
- May 25, 2010 at 1:35 PM
- Molly Stevens said...
This is just great great to read, Lady Xoc. Thanks! And I was so happy to meet you as Agnes.
Best and more soon, MS
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Sermon on Luke 18:9-14, Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
The Son of Man Came to Seek the Lost
Text: Luke 18:9-14
As the words still echoed new in their ears, their blood must have boiled over. It's a wonder steam didn't shoot back out of their ears! "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God." "Say what? You want us to believe that a tax collector could be better in God's sight than we? Ha! That's not even funny, that's plain wrong." Their furious passion for Jesus' death surely reached a new feverish high.
After all, to think that a tax collector could be right before God was just silly. Tax collectors were the scum of the earth. Back then tax collectors were not brainy, pencil-pushing CPAs that you just had to employ because you didn't have time to figure out Quickbooks or Turbo Tax. Tax collectors were greedy. Tax collectors were liars. Tax collectors were cheats. They would come a-knockin' at the house and collect whatever amount was determined. But if that amount was 6%, they might ask for 7%. If they knew you were more wealthy and the amount was to be 12%, they might ask for 16%. The difference, of course, lined their own pockets. Today we might compare a cutthroat CEO of a company like Enron—someone that tramples on others, destroys their livelihood as he swindles their money, and then enjoys fine wines and cheeses to celebrate. You may even recall that in Matthew 18 Jesus says you are to treat an unrepentant sinner like an unbeliever—or a tax collector!
Pharisees were just the opposite. They were the crème de la crème. They were thoroughly trained in the Old Testament Scriptures. They "knew" God's Word inside and out. Their devotion to the laws of the Lord went unmatched. If God's laws put a fence of rules around their lives, then the Pharisees put another fence 20 feet outside that fence just to make absolutely sure they didn't break a law of the Lord. God demanded a tithe of their harvest, but they would even snip off 10% of the herbs in their garden to give to the Lord. God declared two or three days of fasting every year, but the Pharisees would fast twice a week. They were the best of the best. How could anyone match their "knowledge" or their "holiness?" And how dare Jesus say that a tax collector could be more right in God's eyes than a Pharisee? Impossible!
This is a polarizing parable that Jesus told. As you hear it, you automatically identify yourself with one of the two characters. There's the Pharisee who stands up to pray in front of all the others so he could be clearly seen. He actually doesn't even pray to God. He almost prays to himself, declaring how much God must need and value him: "God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get."
But then there is his antithesis and polar opposite, the tax collector. He doesn't dare allow himself to be seen by others, but stands at a distance. He felt such shame and guilt he couldn't even look at God. His prayer is not full of boasting but of begging. His pleas are so fervent yet he still feels so unworthy. So he tries to beat the sin out of himself. All he can muster to utter is, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
So which are you? Surely we all like to think we are the tax collector. Besides, that's the one that Jesus says is just in God's sight! But are we? Are we really as humble as we think? Or have you ever come to church because that's just what you do. You hold the service folder in your hands. The words cross your lips. But does the meaning touch your heart? The very same words this tax collector spoke are the very same words Christians have used for millennia in worship—"God, have mercy on me, a sinner." In fact, this very evening we repeated over and over, "Lord, have mercy." Do you say these words with trembling fear? Does the service folder vibrate with the tremors of your hands as you even begin to think about the sins you are pleading with God to forgive? Or maybe sometimes we walk in late after the confession of sins because it's not that important anyway. The sermon is what's really important.
Have you watched the news before and just been appalled? If you were recorded watching the news, would the audio playback be filled with constant "tisks" and "Oh, how awful. That's just terrible." Did you have thoughts like this: "That Casey Anthony is pathetic. How could a mother be so horrible and so wretched? I just know she did it. To murder her own beautiful daughter Caylee! What a revolting person!" "That Tiger Woods. What a deplorable and despicable guy. How could someone be so evil?"
Have your eyes caught a visitor coming into church before and your first thought is not, "How great! A new visitor!" but instead "Whoa. That person is a little different. Haven't seen someone like that in here before." How do you feel about reaching out to people of different cultures? What if we had a service in Spanish? "That's nice . . . for other people. Not my thing though." Have you thought, "I know he said to go and make disciples of all nations, but he couldn't have meant those people too . . . or those weirdoes across the street. And those people over there are a different color than I. That's just not my cup of tea. Others can try to make them disciples."
It happens all the time. The ugly Pharisee inside rears its disgusting head. We just love to think we are so good or so worthy, or at least not as bad as that person over there. Being honest with ourselves is one of the hardest things we could do because that would mean that we might not look as good in the eyes of others, or worse, in the eyes of God.
But are we so great? Have we done that much? Are we really that much better than Casey Anthony or Tiger Woods or Jeffery Dahmer or Adolf Hitler? God views the one who hates the same as he views the one who murders. God views the one who has countless mistresses the same as the one who thinks about countless mistresses. God views the greedy, cheating, power-hungry CEO the same as he views the tax-evading, Dolce & Gabana hoarding, possession loving blue collar worker.
The word sin in the Bible literally means to miss the mark. It was an archery term in Greek culture. If you shot at the bullseye and missed by one ring or even missed the whole target, you hamartanowed—you missed the mark. You may have completely missed the target only a few times in life. You may have hit the inner circle thousands of times. But as long as you didn't hit the bullseye, you still missed the mark and sinned.
God demands perfection. He doesn't forbid idolatry most of the time. He doesn't want us to remember the Sabbath day some of the time. He doesn't tell us to love our neighbors as ourselves only when they are nice to us. God demands the bullseye. Perfection.
Knowing that, now I start counting and tallying in my head. How many arrows have I shot in my life? How many actions do I do each and every day? I probably do dozens, even hundreds, of different things every day—different thoughts, different words, different deeds. Each one is an arrow I shoot at God's target. And if I shoot 100 arrows every day—do 100 different things—how many of those 100 are off mark? What if I missed the perfection of a bullseye 25 times a day? That would be a half million sins in 50 years. What a pathetic sinner I am!
So this evening I kneel before the Lord. I don't even deserve to stand. I don't even deserve to look up to the Lord. This evening I bow my head low and I kneel before the Lord. I beat my chest and I beg and I plead in the words of David, "Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight."
Though they are not hot, this evening the Ash Wednesday ashes burn on the back of my hand. For I know the symbolism. Because of my sin—because of the things I have done in my life—I am destined to die and return to the dust from which Adam was first made. So I humbly fall at the feet of my God and I plead with the tax collector, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner."
But then the words of Jesus ring out in our ears: "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." The word justified means to be declared innocent, like in a courtroom when the accused is declared not guilty. Jesus tells us that this tax collector was declared not guilty. It wasn't because he was so humble. It wasn't because he did a good job of confessing his sins. It was because of where his heart was. The Pharisee looked to himself for salvation. The Pharisee considered himself a shoe-in for heaven because he was so "upright" and so "holy." But not the tax collector. He looked to the Lord for help. He put his trust in God's mercy and forgiveness, which means that he put his faith in God's Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
This evening and throughout this Lenten season we will meditate upon a marvelous truth: The Son of Man Came to Seek the Lost. Each Wednesday we'll examine another "lost" person or persons whom Jesus came to save. As we focus on Jesus who Came to Seek the Lost this Lent, we are reminded that means Jesus came to seek us. We were lost in our sins and transgressions. We were hopeless and helpless. We were doomed to death and destined to hell. We were lost.
Follow Jesus this Lent. Follow Jesus as he marches one step closer and closer to Calvary. Follow Jesus as he silently goes like a lamb to the slaughter. Follow Jesus as the accusations fly and the whips crack and the fists are hurled. Follow Jesus as he carries those wood beams through the streets toward a hill called Golgotha. Follow Jesus to the place where he was lifted up. For there, your sins were lifted up. There, your sins were placed onto him. There Satan was battled. There the flames of hell raged fiercely. There the cry of "Finished" echoed into the night. There the Son of God bowed his head in death.
Follow Jesus this Lent. Like the tax collector, with humble cries for mercy, follow Jesus to the tomb on Good Friday. Follow Jesus this Lent and prepare your Alleluias for Easter morning. For the The Son of Man Came to Seek You, the Lost, and the Son of Man has saved the lost. Thanks be to God!
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Many of you saw my facebook post about the earthquake. I was laying in bed and at one twenty in the morning the building started to shake and there was a low rumbling noise. I thought at first that this was merely the train yard next to my apartment building, which makes constant noise all night long, but then I began to think, "The train yard has never shaken my bed before." It steadily got more and more intense and my bed shook across the room. Needless to say I suddenly realized that it was an earthquake. I ran outside of the apartment to see what the other people would say. However I soon realized that no one else was leaving their apartments.
The only indication that we had an earthquake was a little message scrolling across the bottom of the television screen. No special news report or anything. The next day my friend from Taiwan told me "Welcome to the islands. Last week my family and I drank tea and watched television during and earthquake and no one batted an eye."
The night of the 'minor' earthquake though I lay awake wondering how I would have reacted if it had been "the big one". I had to give my life to God again that night after having thought I had already done this! I was afraid to be sure.
Also last week I met with this awesome kid, whom we'll call Will. We had lunch and did some language exchange. He is an English language major at his school. I told him that I respected the challenge of learning a new language because I was going through the same thing. He knows far better English than I do Japanese though.
Near the end of our lunch time we started talking about things that we were interested in. He said that he was interested in Ghosts and then asked me if I beleived in ghosts. I told him that I believe in ghosts whole-heartedly and then told him that I have a lot of ghost stories! For one thing we as Christians worship the Holy Ghost! So I told Will that since I had a meeting that afternoon I wouldn't be able to tell him all of the ghost stories and we would have to wait until this week. So all week long he has been sending me texts reminding me that we are meeting again today and are going to share ghost stories. So please pray that the Lord speaks through me with my meeting.
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Hello ! 3 weeks til opening, been busy this week organising the decoration of the shop front, still seems like so much to do ! Also seen reps already showing us the Autumn / Winter collections due out July / August v exciting !
Knitting like mad to try and finish garments for the grand opening, I have turned into an extreme knitter !
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ps Blueflower Knits are here, see website, now just waiting for Cascade !
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Just thought I would give everyone an update on our shop, now only 4 weeks to go till we plan on opening ! So we are busy ordering enough stock, seeing reps this week for the exciting new Autumn and Winter collections x Got to choose the paint for inside and out and ordering furniture etc how exciting !
Also just to let you know we now have a lovely button range in loads of colours and I am hoping that Blue Flower Knit patterns arrive this week as I am desperate to knit and felt this gorgeous bag !
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So lets be serious for a minute, how old does a kid have to be before they have a birthday party that they will remember? Everyone says the first few are just for the parents since the kids don't know whats going on and won't remember anyway...2?...3? even 4?
Just in case you are wondering, I've probably been planning my baby's first birthday since I was 17. I love parties, I love themes and I LOVE PLANNING.
I think I am settled on age 2. For baby's first birthday (BTW we decided not to find out the gender) we can do something simple like shapes and colours. For their second, IT WILL BE AMAZING. I'm thinking garden party. This will work for a girl or a boy.
If we have a boy, we can dig in the dirt for bugs, make creepy crawlers and eat mud pie.
AND it fits for a girl too. We can make flower pots and plant fun flowers, play games with ladybugs and butterflies and still eat mud pie.
We can make bug and flower cut outs to decorate and serve pinwheel sandwiches and call them snails.
Baby is moving around a lot, I think they like the idea too!
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When I think drowning my sorrows and isolation in Sauvignon Blanc is a bad idea, I default to my other avoidance mechanism, napping. (See: I have SOME self-control). I take my phone into the bedroom and turn on the air conditioner. I pull a thin sheet over my body and flip open my phone and read and re-read Town and Country's text.
What the hell is wrong with me that I cannot shake him or his impact on my life? I mean this a man who has repeatedly told me that he is NOT looking for a relationship. I have responded telling him that I am. And yet this, "I want you, I can't see you, I'm going to ignore you for two months and come back," goes on. Because I allow it. Even now, I KNOW KNOW KNOW I should delete these texts and ignore him. But then again, Town and Country does not seem to be someone who can be ignored.
Text to Town and Country: Hey, what's up?
Immediately he texts back: How are you?
Text to Town and Country: Fine. My brother was here this weekend. How are you?
Text from Town and Country: Family is nice; did you have a good time?
Sigh. It is hard to be annoyed with him when he's being so flippin' nice.
Text to Town and Country: Yes, we did. How are you?
Text from Town and Country: Very stressed.
Again with his work? I should have just napped.
Text from Town and Country: I have been thinking about you.
Ah yes, now I remember how I get sucked back into this emotional vortex.
Text to Town and Country: Really? Because you blew me off in two months ago.
When several minutes of silence go by, I wonder if I have pissed him off once and for all. I am sure I mentioned that Town and Country does not like to be challenged. To which I wonder why he wants to converse with me because I am all about pushing back. Just ask my parents. And maybe this is good; he's finally mad at me and will stop reaching out.
Just as I snap the phone shut, Town and Country texts back: I'm sorry for that. Are you free this weekend?
Because I never learn I write back: Sure.
6 comments:
- Adventurous Ammena said...
tut tut.. dont you leave hun?? :( well, I will be waiting to see how it goes ;)
- December 17, 2010 at 6:51 AM
- Amira said...
Oh man, I've been ghost reading your blog for a few months now and now I'm inspired to start posting about my little woes of my husband search.
But I agree with Ammena, you should really try and stop txting him back. I know it is hard, because I have had my share of these type of men, the ones who expect you to drop everything for you when they want to see you, but otherwise have no use for you.
It's just so hard to leave them cuz they know how to make you feel like your the only woman they want...
- December 18, 2010 at 12:39 AM
- 101 Bad Desi Dates said...
Dear Adventurous Ammena ...
No. No I do not (sadly) learn. I am a full-on control freak who cannot her heart :(
I am fine while he's "ignoring me" doing this thing and when he comes back I become deer in the headlights. I of course have pondered why I do think and it shall all be revealed in due time :)
Desi Girl
- December 19, 2010 at 9:15 PM
- 101 Bad Desi Dates said...
Dear Amira ...
Ain't that the truth sista! On both accounts, blogging and boys. In the beginning I was blogging bc the stories were funny and then I kept doing it bc it was a release (bc I cannot afford a therapist!) and so many women and men can relate to human love pain.
And you hit it square on, why I don't stop texting him. The other issue I have (soon to be revealed) is that he is a nice, straight up person. My T&C mess is one of my own making! More on that I promise!
Desi Girl
- December 19, 2010 at 9:19 PM
- My Courageous Life said...
- February 12, 2011 at 5:20 AM
- 101 Bad Desi Dates said...
Dear My Courageous Life -
Oh yes ... DG is weak to his madness. How sad is that I KNOW he is an emotional monsoon in the making and I keep going back for more agony.
Desi Girl
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"The benefit of booking with an OTA is the rate you are getting," he said. "There are definitely situations where you are able to get rates that were prepurchased or prebooked by the OTA with the brand which are not really available with the brand at a later stage or at the last minute."
More and more, however, individual brands are offering guarantees that booking through their sites will get guests the lowest rate available, and if they find a lower rate, they'll be reimbursed the difference, plus a premium. Regardless of those guarantees, Chaddah said there can still be advantages to booking through an OTA.
"OTAs usually have pre-negotiated or pre-bought inventory of room types that typically have limited or no-availability with the hotel itself especially close to travel dates," he said, noting that "Often times there are special rates like mobile specials, last minute specials, early book specials or even special room configurations that are available only through secondary OTA channels."
Many OTAs also offer price match guarantees, he added, giving the consumers more certainty that they are indeed getting the best available rate.
I admit to being one of those people who generally uses metasites and OTAs for my research, then books directly with either the brand's website or the specific property. Last fall, I had a rather unpleasant experience with a booking I had made directly through an OTA and, as a result, am skittish about using them for future bookings.
In a nutshell, the property did not have the reservation I had made some four months before, and calling the OTA's customer service phone number got me a recording advising that my expected wait time would be 10 hours, 53 minutes. Not particularly helpful.
Chaddah said my experience was an unfortunate example of how OTAs in general have devolved: Moving away from giving the consumers a human element to support end sales.
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AUREL SMITH, PLAINTIFF,v.KENNETH PERLMAN, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PROGRAMS, NYS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES; MARK LEONARD, DIRECTOR OF MINISTERIAL SERVICES, NYS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES; DANIEL MARTUSCELLO, SUPERINTENDENT OF COXSACKIE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; CAPTAIN R. SHANLEY, CAPTAIN, ACTING DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SECURITY AT COXSACKIE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; SALTSMAN, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, COXSACKIE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY; AND MR. J. ADAMS,*FN1 CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, COXSACKIE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, DEFENDANTS.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: David R. Homer U.S. Magistrate Judge
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Plaintiff pro se Aurel Smith ("Smith"), an inmate in the custody of the New York State Department of Correctional and Community Supervision ("DOCCS"), brings this action against six DOCCS employees alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. § 2000cc et seq. ("RLUIPA"). Am. Compl. (Dkt. No. 5). Smith contends that defendants deprived him of his statutory rights to religious freedom as well as his constitutional rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Id. Smith also asserts pendant state law claims for negligence against various defendants. Id.
Presently pending is defendants' motion to dismiss certain claims and defendants pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Dkt. No. 24. Smith opposes the motion. Dkt. No. 26. Also pending is Smith's motion to file a second amended complaint to add the State of New York as a defendant in the present action. Dkt. No. 27. For the following reasons, it is recommended that the defendants' motion be granted in part and denied in part. It is further ordered that Smith's motion to amend be denied.
I. Background*fn3
The facts are related herein in the light most favorable to Smith as the non-moving party. See seubsection II(A) infra.
A. Family/Guest Participation Policy (Counts 1-3)
Smith is a practicing Muslim. Am. Compl. ¶ 20. Islaam has several holy days, two of which, the Eidul-Fitr and the Eidul-Adhaa ("the 'Eids"), are the basis of the current complaint. Id. ¶¶ 22-24. Both 'Eids included a family/guest participation for many years until late 2007 when DOCCS changed its internal policy to limit the number of family/guest participation events to one per year. Id. ¶¶ 26-28; see also Dkt. No. 5-2 at 1 (showing policy in 1982 where both 'Eids were categorized as "communal feast[s] which [are] celebrated with family."). Accordingly, since 2008, only one of the two aforementioned 'Eids could be celebrated with the family members or guests of the inmates. Am. Compl. ¶ 28; see also Id. ¶¶ 34-35 (Eidul-Adhaa celebrations in January 2009 and December 2010 occurred without family/guest participation), ¶ 36 (Eidul-Adhaa celebration in 2011 not scheduled as a family/guest participation event); Dkt. No. 5-1 at 12-16 (religious calendar for 2008); Dkt. No. 5-1 at 17-20 (religious calendar for 2007); Dkt. No. 5-3 (religious calendar for 2010); Dkt. No. 5-2 at 2-4 (religious calendar for 2011).
However, no similar limitation was instituted for the number of Native
American religious
services which allowed family participation in at least nine religious
services. Am. Compl. ¶ 29; see also Id. ¶ 37 (noting that Native
American celebrations all still accommodate family/guest
participation); Dkt. No. 5-1 at 16 (allowing family participation for
all Native American celebrations in 2008); Dkt. No. 5-1 at 20 (same
for all Native American celebrations in 2009); Dkt. No. 5-3 at 19
(same for all Native American celebrations in 2010); Dkt. No. 5-2 at
2-4 (same for all Native American celebrations in 2011). Smith
submitted letters of complaint to various DOCCS officials. Id. ¶ 32;
Dkt. No. 5-2 at 5. On January 15, 2009, defendant Kenneth Perlman,
DOCCS Commissioner of Programs, responded to Smith's letter of
complaint, directing him to file a formal grievance*fn4
to the facility so that his concerns could be addressed. Am.
Compl. ¶ 33; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 6.
Smith also filed a grievance concerning the disparity between the family/guest participation allowed in each respective religious organization. Am. Compl. ¶ 30; Dkt. No. 5-1 at 1-2. An investigative report was submitted to the Inmate Grievance Resolution Committee ("IGRC") detailing that the investigator spoke with the facility's Islamic spiritual advisor, the Imam, who explained "that in past years family events were scheduled for both 'Eids but this policy was changed. As per directive there is only one family event allowed by each religious group with exception of Native Americans." Dkt. No. 5-2 at 8. As the Imam was not involved with decisions about facility policies, and because the policy at issue here had already been determined, further discussion with the Imam was not deemed necessary by DOCCS. Id. The IGRC deadlocked on the issue and it was automatically appealed to the Superintendent. Am. Compl. ¶ 41; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 9-10 (IGRC decision). According to Smith, part of the IGRC's decision was based on comments by defendant Leonard, DOCCS Director of Ministerial Services, that "family participation [wa]s not mandatory for [the 'Eid's] observance." Am. Compl. ¶ 41. However, the IGRC decision outlines that it was denied by the Staff Representatives pursuant to facility policy allowing "one family event . . . per religious organization." Dkt. No. 5-2 at 10. Regardless, Smith disagrees with the proposition that family is not integral to the 'Eid's observance. Am. Compl. ¶ 42; but see Id. ¶ 141 ("[A]lthough family participation in 'Eid observances need not be mandatory or obligated, their participation . . . is integral to the celebration of both 'Eids and participation therein is an obligation on family members as well as the Muslim prisoners themselves."); Dkt. No. 5-1 at 5, 7 (excerpts from religious text stating that attending prayer services is an individual obligation of each Muslim); Dkt. No. 5-1 at 9 (excerpt from religious text outlining importance of Muslims to meet with family and friends during religious times, but emphasizing that visitation is "permissible, and . . . recommended . . . .").
The Superintendent denied the grievance, noting that [p]er Ministerial Services, [the] Central Office allows one family event per year, with the exemption of the Native American faith group. A Native American religious ceremony is observed with a family meal. The other religions do not require a family meal as part of the religious observance. Other religious holidays can be observed without a family event scheduled.
Dkt. No. 5-2, Am. Compl. ¶ 44 (substantially the same recitation of the Superintendent's denial); see e.g. Dkt. No. 5-3 (showing full calendar for all religious events in 2010 and illustrating that every religion, except Native Americans, were limited to, at most, one family/guest participation event per year); Dkt. No. 5-2 at 2-4 (same for 2011). Smith appealed the denial and CORC upheld the Superintendent's determination, emphasizing again that while only one 'Eid is now a family event, both are equally acknowledged and celebrated as holy days on the religious calendar. Am. Compl. ¶¶ 45-46; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 13-16.
On January 20, 2009, Smith again wrote to Perlman complaining about the guest participation disparities. Am. Compl. ¶ 48; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 17-18. On February 2, 2009, non-party Karen Bellamy responded to Smith's letter on Perlman's behalf. Am. Compl. ¶ 48; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 19. On January 31, 2009, Smith again wrote to the Commissioner and received a response from Perlman on the Commissioner's behalf, informing him that there were no plans to change the policy for guests participating in religious events. Am. Compl. ¶ 50; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 20-23. Smith claims that Perlman and Leonard were responsible for either the change in the department policy, or the maintenance of it, and that it should have been modified to allow Muslims to have both 'Eids include family or guest participation. Am. Compl., Count One.
B. Friday Religious Services (Counts 4-5)
Every Friday, religious services were held for Islamic inmates. Am. Compl. ¶¶ 55-56. While in the general population, Smith attended these services weekly. Id. ¶ 57. In July 2009, Smith received a misbehavior report for allegedly threatening an unnamed corrections officer. Id. ¶ 65. On August 1, 2009, Smith was removed from the general population and placed in keeplock*fn5 pending his disciplinary hearing. Id. ¶ 66. Smith was found guilty at the hearing and given confinement in keeplock for thirty days until September 1, 2009. Id. ¶ 72.
While in keeplock, inmates were required to ask permission, via a special DOCCS form, to attend weekly religious services. Am. Compl. ¶ 66; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 27. Smith contends that if permission was denied, DOCCS was required to provide an explanation for said denial via the form.*fn6 Am. Compl. ¶ 69; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 32. While Smith did not seek permission to attend services the first Friday he was keeplocked, he did seek permission each of the following three weeks. Am. Compl. ¶ 73. Smith sent these requests to defendant Martuscello, the Coxsackie Superintendent, who then forwarded them for decision m to defendant Shanley, the Coxsackie Acting Deputy Superintendent of Security. Am. Compl. ¶ 76. The requests were all denied.
Specifically, the first Friday Smith sent both the DOCCS form seeking permission to attend services and an additional letter to Martuscello outlining his continued right to attend religious services despite being keeplocked. Am. Compl. ¶¶ 78-79. Martuscello never responded to Smith's letter, though he forwarded the request to Shanley who denied it based on Smith's misbehavior report and disciplinary conviction for threatening an officer. Id. ¶¶ 79-80. Shanley indicated, by circling two of the three considerations, that Smith's current infraction and disciplinary record were reasons for the denial of his request. Id. ¶ 80. Shanley also wrote that Smith "[W]as given a misbehavior report for threats," in the space below the enumerated criteria for consideration. Id.
In response, Smith wrote another letter to Martuscello, complaining that Shanley's reason denying his participation was insufficient. Am. Compl. ¶ 81. In addition, Smith enclosed another form seeking permission to attend the next week's religious services. Id. ¶ 82. Martuscello again failed to reply to the letter, forwarded the request to Shanley, who again denied permission citing the same reasons as before. Id. ¶¶ 83-85. Smith again wrote to Martuscello, complaining about the adequacy of Shanley's denials. Id. ¶ 86. Smith also submitted his third, and final, request for permission to attend the following week's religious services. Id. ¶ 87. Again, Shanley received, and denied, Smith's requests. Id. ¶¶ 89-91. However, this time Shanley only circled the considerations of Smith's current infraction and disciplinary record and did not include a further notation to explain why permission was denied. Id. ¶ 91.
Smith filed a grievance regarding Shanley's repeated denials. Am. Compl. ¶ 94. The IGRC denied Smith's grievance, which was later upheld by Martuscello. Id. ¶ 95. Smith disputed the validity of Shanley's denials because Smith was serving a minor sentence, was due to return to general population and thus was not a long-term threat, and was not attending services with or near the individual that he allegedly threatened. Id. ¶ 104. Smith also contends that "Martuscello and Shanley maintained a practice not to allow any keeplocked prisoner attendance at religious services whatsoever," as it was his belief that no keeplocked prisoners attended religious services from January 2009 through July 2010. Id. ¶¶ 101, 107, 159.
C. Saturday Islamic Studies Class
Smith attended an Islamic Studies class regularly on Saturday afternoons. Am. Compl. ¶ 109. To attend, Smith needed to be on a list. Id. ¶ 110. On February 6, 2010, Smith was on this list and was scheduled to attend. Id. ¶¶ 111, 113. Defendants Saltsman and Adams, both corrections officers, were working on Smith's unit that day. Id. ¶ 113. At the time of the class,, Smith spoke with Saltsman as he was passing by Smith's cell. Id. ¶ 115. Saltsman acknowledged that Smith had permission to attend the class but did not release Smith from his cell. Id. ¶ 116.
Shortly thereafter, Adams released other inmates from their cells for the law library. Am. Compl. ¶ 117. Smith called out to Adams, informing him of his call out for his religious group. Id. ¶ 118. Adams also acknowledged that the group was being held and did not dispute Smith's permission to attend said course but never released Smith for the class. Id. ¶¶ 119-20.
Smith filed a grievance against Saltsman and Adams for failing to release him from his cell for the class. Am. Compl. ¶ 122; Dkt. No. 5-2 at 36-38. Smith was interviewed in conjunction with the grievance and was told that neither Saltsman or Adams denied failing to release him, but instead the investigator surmised that defendants "may have mistakenly failed to [release him]." Am. Compl. ¶¶ 123-24. Both officers claimed not to recall the event. Id. ¶ 135. The grievance was denied and subsequently appealed. Dkt. No. 5-2 at 39.
II. Discussion
In his amended complaint, Smith alleges that his First Amendment rights were violated when defendants prohibited him from attending three religious Friday services, a Saturday religious study group, and changed the policy to allow only one 'Eid to have family participation. Smith also asserts a Fourteenth Amendment violation because he was unable to attend religious services while keeplocked and because Muslims were treated differently than Native Americans concerning the number of family/guest participation events they were allowed annually. Smith also seeks to add the State of New York as a defendant in the present complaint. Defendants move for dismissal on the grounds that (1) Perlman, Leonard and Martuscello lacked personal involvement in the alleged constitutional violations; (2) the constitutional claims are meritless; (3) the RLUIPA claims are also meritless; and (4) the state claims are precluded by Corrections Law § 24.
A. Legal Standard
Rule 12(b)(6) authorizes dismissal of a complaint that states no actionable claim. When considering a motion to dismiss, "a court must accept the allegations contained in the complaint as true, and draw all reasonable inferences in favor of the non-movant." Sheppard v. Beerman, 18 F.3d 147, 150 (2d Cir. 1994). However, this "tenet . . . is inapplicable to legal conclusions[; thus, t]hreadbare recitals of the elements of a cause of action, supported by mere conclusory statements, do not suffice." Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 129 S. Ct. 1937, 1949 (2009) (citing Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 554, 555 (2007) (holding that "entitlement to relief requires more than labels and conclusions, and a formulaic recitation of the elements of a cause of action . . . [as] courts are not bound to accept as true a legal conclusion couched as a factual allegation.")).
Accordingly, to defeat a motion to dismiss, a claim must include "facial plausibility . . . that allows the court to draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable for the misconduct alleged." Iqbal, 129 S. Ct. at 1949 (citing Twombly, 550 U.S. at 556 (explaining that the plausibility test "does not impose a probability requirement . . . it simply calls for enough fact to raise a reasonable expectation that discovery will reveal evidence of illegal [conduct].")); see also Arar v. Ashcroft, 585 F.3d 559, 569 (2d Cir. 2009) (holding that, "[o]n a motion to dismiss, courts require enough facts to state a claim to relief that is plausible . . . .") (citations omitted). Determining whether plausibility exists is "a content specific task that requires the reviewing court to draw on its judicial experience and common sense." Iqbal, 129 S. Ct. at 1950-51.
When, as here, a party seeks judgment against a pro se litigant, a court must afford the non-movant special solicitude. See Triestman v. Fed. Bureau of Prisons, 470 F.3d 471, 477 (2d Cir. 2006). As the Second Circuit has stated, [t]here are many cases in which we have said that a pro se litigant is entitled to "special solicitude," . . . that a pro se litigant's submissions must be construed "liberally,". . . and that such submissions must be read to raise the strongest arguments that they 'suggest. . . . . At the same time, our cases have also indicated that we cannot read into pro se submissions claims that are not "consistent" with the pro se litigant's allegations, . . or arguments that the submissions themselves do not "suggest, . . ." that we should not "excuse frivolous or vexatious filings by pro se litigants" . . . and that pro se status "does not exempt a party from compliance with relevant rules of procedural and substantive law . . . ."
Id. (citations and footnote omitted); see also Sealed Plaintiff v. Sealed Defendant #1, 537 F.3d 185, 191-92 (2d Cir. 2008) ("On occasions too numerous to count, we have reminded district courts that 'when [a] plaintiff proceeds pro se, . . . a court is ...
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A person with Eating Problem Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) may present with most of the signs and symptoms of various other eating problems such as Anorexia Nervosa or Binge-purge syndrome Nervosa however will not fulfill the full criteria for diagnosis of these conditions. This does not suggest that the person has a less significant eating problem. EDNOS is a major mental disease that occurs in grownups, teenagers and kids. 40%-- 60% of people who seek therapy for an eating problem have EDNOS.
People with EDNOS frequently existing with exceptionally disturbed consuming routines, an altered body picture as well as an extreme fear of putting on weight. EDNOS is the most common eating problem diagnosed for adults as well as adolescents, and also influences both men as well as ladies just as. The dangers associated with EDNOS are serious. People with EDNOS will certainly experience dangers similar to those of the eating problem their behaviors most closely look like:.
- Boosted risk of the inability to conceive in males and females.
- Kidney failing.
- Swelling as well as tear of the oesophagus as well as tummy from constant throwing up.
- Uneven or slow heart beat which could result in a boosted danger of heart failure.
- Persistent irregularity or diarrhoea.
- Loss of or disruption of menstrual periods in girls as well as females.
- Osteoporosis-- a problem that could lead to human bones ending up being delicate and easy to crack.
Having awareness about eating problems and the indication and also signs can make a marked difference to the intensity as well as duration of the ailment. Looking for help at the initial warning sign is far more reliable compared to waiting up until the health problem remains in full swing. Most of the signs that indicate an individual might have EDNOS are very just like those of the other eating problems.
If you or somebody you know is displaying some or a combination of these signs it is crucial to seek help and assistance as quickly as feasible. The warning signs of EDNOS could be physical, emotional and also behavioural. It is possible for a person with EDNOS to show a mix of these signs and symptoms. Yes. It is possible to recover from EDNOS, also if you have been dealing with the illness for many years. The course to recuperation could be quite difficult. Nonetheless, with the best team as well as a high level of individual commitment, recovery is an achievable objective. Therapies for EDNOS are offered; look for help from a professional with specialist knowledge in consuming disorders.
If you think that you or a person you understand has EDNOS, it is necessary to look for help instantly. The earlier you look for aid the closer you are to recuperation. While your General Practitioner might not be officially trained in finding the existence of an eating disorder, he/she is an excellent 'very first base.' A GP can refer you on to a practitioner with specialist knowledge in consuming conditions.
It's only human to desire you looked different or could fix something concerning on your own. But when a preoccupation with being slim takes control of your eating habits, thoughts, and life, it signifies an eating disorder. When you have anorexia nervosa, the desire to reduce weight ends up being more crucial compared to anything else. You may even lose the capability to see yourself as you truly are. Thankfully, healing is feasible. With treatment and assistance, you can damage anorexia's self-destructive pattern as well as restore your wellness and self-esteem.
Anorexia is a major eating problem that influences ladies and men of any ages. It's characterized by 3 vital attributes: refusal to preserve a healthy body weight, an extreme anxiety of gaining weight and also a distorted body picture. Because of your dread of becoming fat or disgust with exactly how your body looks, consuming and also mealtimes could be very stressful. But, exactly what you can and can not consume is virtually all you could think of.
Ideas regarding dieting, food, as well as your body might take up most of your day-- leaving little time for pals, household, and also other tasks you made use of to enjoy. Life comes to be an unrelenting search of slimness and also going to extremes to lose weight. However regardless of how skinny you come to be, it's never ever sufficient.
There are 2 kinds of anorexia nervosa. In the restricting kind of anorexia nervosa, weight management is attained by limiting calories (adhering to extreme diet plans, fasting, and also exercising to excess). In the removing type of anorexia, weight-loss is attained by throwing up or using laxatives and diuretics.
- Do you feel fat despite the fact that individuals tell you you're not?
- Are you terrified of putting on weight?
- Do you lie concerning just how much you eat or conceal eating disorder therapy your eating habits from others?
- Are your buddies or family concerned about your fat burning, consuming behaviors, or look?
- Do you diet plan, compulsively workout, or cleanup when you're really feeling bewildered or bad concerning on your own?
- Do you really feel effective or in control when you go without food, over-exercise, or purge?
- Do you base your self-regard on your weight or body size?
Coping with anorexia indicates you're constantly concealing your routines. This makes it hard in the beginning for loved ones to detect the warning signs. When confronted, you might try to explain away your disordered consuming and also swing away concerns. Yet as anorexia advances, people close to you will not be able to refute their impulses that something is incorrect-- as well as neither need to you. Making a decision to get assist for anorexia is not a very easy selection to create. It's not unusual to feel like anorexia becomes part of your identification-- or even your "relative." You might assume that anorexia has such an effective hold over you that you'll never be able to eliminate it. Yet while change is hard, it is feasible.
Admit you have a problem. Up until now, you have actually been purchased the suggestion that life will be better-- that you'll ultimately really feel excellent-- if you lose even more weight. The initial step in anorexia nervosa recovery is confessing that your relentless pursuit of slimness runs out your control and acknowledging the physical and also psychological damages that you have actually suffered due to it. Talk to someone. It could be hard to talk about just what you're undergoing, specifically if you've maintained your anorexia nervosa a secret for a long time. You could repent, ambivalent, or worried. Yet it is essential to comprehend that you're not the only one. Discover a good listener-- someone that will support you as you aim to feel better.
Stay away from people, places, and also tasks that activate your fascination with being thin. You could have to stay clear of checking out style or health and fitness journals, invest much less time with good friends who constantly diet and also discuss slimming down, and also steer clear of from weight reduction internet site and "pro-ana" websites that promote anorexia nervosa. Look for professional help. The recommendations and support of trained eating problem specialists can aid you regain your health and wellness, learn how to eat normally once again, and establish much healthier perspectives about food as well as your body.
People with bulimia nervosa (typically merely called bulimia) have episodes of binge eating. This is adhered to by intentionally making themselves ill (self-induced vomiting) or various other actions to neutralize the extreme food intake. Therapies consist of chatting treatments, and also in some cases medications as well as self-help steps. Lots of people with bulimia feel better with treatment.
Bulimia nervosa (often simply called bulimia) is a problem where you believe a great deal concerning your body weight and also form. It influences your capacity to have a 'regular' eating pattern.
Binge-purge syndrome is among the problems that develop the team of eating problems that consists of anorexia. There are very important distinctions between these two problems. As an example, in anorexia nervosa you are extremely underweight, whereas in bulimia nervosa, you are most likely to be regular weight or overweight. If you have anorexia you tend to consume much less than you have to but if you have bulimia you have times when you "binge-eat". This is adhered to by times when you attempt to combat the over-eating. This may be by vomiting, by not eating, by too much exercise, or by misusing medications. People with bulimia feel a loss of control over their excess eating.
Bulimia primarily affects women aged 16-40. It most commonly starts around the age of 19 years. It impacts around 1 in 100 ladies in the UK. Bulimia in some cases establishes in males as well as youngsters. Ladies are 10 times most likely than guys to develop bulimia. Nevertheless, bulimia is coming to be more usual in kids and men. Bulimia is a lot more typical compared to anorexia.
There may be some hereditary element, as the danger of developing bulimia in close loved ones of individuals with bulimia is 4 times above in the general populace.
Bingeing as well as removing are the major signs and also are generally done in key.
Bingeing methods that you have actually repeated episodes of eating big amounts of foods and/or drinks. As an example, you may consume a whole huge tub of ice cream or two packets of biscuits even if you are not hungry. You really feel out of control and unable to stop eating. Binge consuming is frequently done really rapidly until you feel physically uneasy. This takes place not merely on one occasion, yet frequently. Consuming patterns commonly become chaotic. Removing means that you aim to combat the 'fattening' effects of the food from the bingeing. Making on your own sick (self-induced throwing up) after a bout of bingeing is the most widely known approach. Nonetheless, not all individuals with bulimia do this.
The reasons that you "binge-eat" and afterwards purge could not be simple to discuss. Component of the trouble could be because of a concern of getting fat, although it is typically not equally as basic as that. All sorts of feelings, feelings and attitudes might add. The physical act of bingeing as well as purging could be a way of taking care of your emotions in some way.
The specific reason is unclear. Some people point the finger at the media as well as the fashion industry which portray the concept that it is stylish to be slim. This could put pressure on some individuals to try to be slim which could then bring about an eating problem.
There may be some hereditary element to creating bulimia, which is triggered by difficult or traumatic life encounters. For instance, some individuals with bulimia have had a youth where there were frequent family troubles with arguments and objection in your home. Some people with bulimia have actually been abused as a youngster.
Often bulimia is also associated with some other emotional issue. (That is, the bulimia is occasionally merely a component of a broader mental illness.) For example, there is a higher-than-average price of bulimia in individuals with stress and anxiety conditions, obsessive-compulsive problem, depression, trauma as well as some character problems.
A chemical called serotonin located in some components of the brain is believed to have something to do with bulimia. In some way several of the above elements, and even other unknown aspects, may bring about a reduced level of serotonin. This could be why antidepressants which recover serotonin degrees are effective.
Although there is not an actual test to diagnose bulimia, your physician could wish to carry out some blood examinations. These are typically done to examine your kidney feature and potassium degrees. This remains in situation these have actually been influenced by behaviours such as repetitively being unwell (vomiting) or too much laxative usage.