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Manaiakalani Film Festival!
Today was an exciting celebration of learning. The whole school went to the movies this morning!
Stonefields School is part of the Manaiakalani Trust, which is a cluster of schools working collaboratively to develop learners technological ability and broaden teacher's professional development.
Once a year the schools come together to showcase their learning through movie making.
It was so exciting to see what other children came up with and to celebrate their achievements.
Click on the link below to see Hub 2's movie, we hope you enjoy it!
Watch this space to see some photos of us in the theatre soon...

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So I am excited to announce that on August 30th I will officially be unemployed. Well sort of. It's more like, I will be self-employed! Turns out – there's a great possibility that I will be busier in my new rolls then I was when I was employed full-time!
I'm sure I have mentioned it before, but I have an amazing life partner. The hubs is not only one of the hardest working people I have ever met, but he has a great passion for his work and his family (and his Tigers). I know that he would be over the moon happy if I was working for someone and happy. It would settle him, if I was… settled. But that's just not ever happened for me. I am a bit of a dreamer (no, really.. !!), and probably a tad unrealistic about somethings – but when I am happy and feeling challenged and in an environment that is healthy and creative – I am also a hard worker with great passion. The Hubs has noticed how unhappy I have been – and has simply said, "make a plan, and do it… just do it"
So.. 2 years after he started saying that – I am happy to announce that I have done it.
Made a plan.
And did it!
I will get to spend more time with my Captain. He is my world – and watching him discover his world is the most inspiring thing of all time. I have so many plans! I can't hardly wait.
I have been working with a good friend on a design business, we call it jo&co designs, and hope that our website will up and running in a matter of time! We have been so busy designing lots of pretty things for weddings and baby showers, that we have not had the time to finish our site!
I also have had this amazing opportunity to work with and learn from one of the best photographers in the city. If you don't know Nicki Griffith and her amazing skill – you need to. I am getting the opportunity to work for her and help her with marketing and selling – and learn a ton! I so so love it!
The best news of all I will have more time to dedicate to you all too!!
"Love, like everything else in life, should be a discovery, an adventure, and like most adventures, you don't know you're having one until you're right in the middle of it." ― E.A. Bucchianeri


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Today they arrived and as I was having a lie in this morning, Hubby brought them up to me in bed followed in quick pursuit by Caleb. The fact the box had the name of its contents on it might have explained their enthusiasm.
They were packaged beautifully and so fresh. Each one came sealed for freshness and you could tell they were newly made. YUM YUM YUM.We had a lovely picnic in bed before I'd even woken up properly.
Now I say brownies. These are no ordinary brownies. These are Uber yummy brownies. Hubby doesn't normally like brownies and these have converted him.He agreed they are so amazing. Caleb who is a cake connoisseur was in cake/chocolate heaven. The two of them sat waiting for me to open more. Little pests.
|S'cuse me. More please!!! Also note hubby hovering in the background.
Anyway I managed to rescue 3 for my personal consumption when they're not around. These brownies very much require private mummy time to appreciate their gorgeousness.
I can honestly say I've never tasted brownies like them. They are for sure 'Utterly Scrummy. Thank you again Michelle. I will certainly be ordering more of these brownies for myself and also as gifts for others. I looked at the website today after receiving them and they are so reasonably priced it makes a great gift idea.
If you fancy having a look or ordering yourself some pop over to www.utterlyscrummy.co.uk , and order yourself some. I promise you wont be disappointed. They are worth every penny.


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"It is not about the phone being mobile, it is (about) us."BMW's Marc Mielau, speaking at the Mobile Marketing Association's (MMA) forum in London which took place on the 5th and 6th of October.
Marketing, of course, needs little introduction. The same can be said for Mobile. Yet when these two technologies are brought together, we are faced with an interesting paradigm: the ability to advertise content to any user anywhere.
Culturally, the implications of this philosophy will vary across geographies where not only new markets are being created, but unexpected markets are driving the lead for innovation.
As a conglomerate, BMW have at their disposal vast marketing resources. Yet in launching a new car they publically chose to go against the grain launching a website "www.dontblogaboutthis.com(e drive it!)". Tapping into another digital offering – social media – their facebook campaign has received more than 2.2 million fans. Of these, about half have chosen to access the fan page via their mobile phones. In this competition that is still running, three lucky winners will be allowed the chance to be co-pilots when a new BMW car is announced.
Free Voice Heard
Moving swiftly to Africa where fixed internet is almost non-existent, Jonathan McKay from Praekelt Consulting observed that of the billion or so residents of the continent, the mobile phone is the only communication tool with some 45% of the population carrying one. These aren't smart phones but mostly entry level devices.
Still, working with Guinness Nigeria, they drove a campaign on mobile phones offering free voice minutes in two phases. The first generated a 17% response rate, the second, a 36% response. Individuals and communities responding through the only means of communication, the mobile phone, thus laying even stronger foundations for the brand – any brand – that chooses to create a presence in the market.
Closer to home we witness similar 'free' promotions offered in Turkey. What actually began as a free music campaign swiftly transformed into a free voice minutes campaign as Pepsi acknowledged that while illegal, consumers were able to download free music anyway thus the promotion was irrelevant.
Ugur Oglu, the regional marketing director for Pepsi, showed how the company took a leading TV host, Sidal, made her the face of their a 'Pepsi makes your day' campaign offering free voice minutes alongside recorded calls from her. The campaign was so successful involving more than 25 million participants that their competitors in the region took to offering similar initiatives.
Speaking of whom, Jude Brooks, the digital activation manager from Coca-cola for the UK provided the case study of the Fanta voice changer. Initially run in France, the initiative allowed friends to call one another for a minute at a time where their voices would be altered. Targeting those aged between 12 and 19, more than 650,000 calls were processed.
Case study after case study show that the underlying message is that technologies must be used as a way of engagement, creating an exchange between the brand or content supplier and the end consumer. Unless the consumer perceives a sense of relevance which itself translates into meaningful value, the consumer will become uninterested and eventually frustrated as their private space is being interfered with.
Audi in Antartica
Thomas Labarthe, from Alcatel-Lucent, shared a number of statistics: while 82% of consumers do not mind such intrusions so long as permission is sought beforehand, 56% are more likely to purchase from a brand that has asked and knows about their preference – in other words, basic manners. And while much of this may appear to be common sense, the message is still struggling to be defined and implemented.
Andrew Grill of Visible Technologies provided a simple but effective example with the Telegraph newspaper's iPad application. The registration process allowed him to select his date of birth as being the year 1900 as well as registering his country as Antartica. Still, despite these anomalies, the adverts he receives on his iPad when reading the paper include Audi cars. I wasn't aware that Audi's marketing strategy included those aged 111 in that part of the world. This irrelevant advertising solution is a lost opportunity for the Telegraph, for Audi, but above all, the end user who in choosing the solution accepts the reality of advertising but has irrelevant material promoted to him.
But times are changing, and fast. Tiffany Gerhardt from BestBuy showed how the store continues its customer focus by providing 2500 staff servicing twitter accounts. Tim Stott from HBS observed how the FIFA world cup was for the first time live streaming matches specifically designed for the mobile phone platform. And when VW decided to launch their new GTI in the United States, not only was there no paid marketing, but the success of the mobile application they used was such that it had 4.3 million downloads, had number one status in 36 countries and resulted in the direct sale of 175 cars.
Yet, despite these amazing milestones, the future will offer a much wider and relevant landscape. It has to. Why? Changing attitudes.
Jay Alyschuler of Unilever introduced me to a condition which I hadn't heard of previously, nomophobia: the fear of being without mobile phone contact. With 53% of Brits being anxious when away from their phone, the expectation and experiences consumers want from their device is changing. Leading brands are already demonstrating their commitment to embracing new technologies – albeit often at a much slower pace than the rate at which the consumer evolves.
Thus, in my understanding, opportunities will abound where existing brands fail to respond attentively with suitable technologies and offerings. More importantly, the message of relevance must be understood. Mobile marketing may only just have begun but rest assured it's impact will be felt by all of us in the years to come.


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Hi Everyone! I have a brand spank'n new website I can call my own. After years of using other sites online portfolios, and free blogs, I felt I needed to have my own space, and I did it! I went through Utopian.net to set up everything, and they are the nicest, and the most incredibly helpful people I've worked with. The site is based off of wordpress, and am finding it so easy to use as a beginner. It's a work in progress, and am working on creating my own wp theme for the site. So as of today, there will no longer be new posts on this blog, and on my sketch blog.
Please visit; www.michelle-jackson.com :D
(read what this sketch is all about on my new site!)
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- Denise Gallagher said...
I love this colorful fish!
And I have a special fondness for tea cups...
and this one has a little propeller!
Thanks so much for your kind comment!
Have a great day!
- Nov 11, 2008, 4:05:00 PM
- Michelle Lana said...
Thanks Michellie!!! I am excited to trade art books with you and with the rest of the ATC gang! Yey!
- Nov 16, 2009, 6:59:00 PM
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Little Gems
29 comments:
- Gran said...
You! Are One Special Lady!
Between your hands/arms and my toes - Thelma and Louise are going to have to hire a chauffeur!
- February 18, 2010 at 12:31 AM
- Jane said...
Your quilt is so pretty! You get more done sick & injured than I ever do while perfectly well! Hope your therapy goes well and you are back to normal in a hurry.
- February 18, 2010 at 1:27 AM
- Fiesta said...
your blocks look great Kim.
- February 18, 2010 at 2:49 AM
- Nancy, Near Philadelphia said...
Loving those little blocks, Kim. And the guys aren't hard on the eyes either.
- February 18, 2010 at 3:41 AM
- Heckety said...
Oh golly, the first thing you maybe should do when you get your wheels back is buy a bullet proof vest for the Hub?
You're not into triangles by any chance are you? Your squares look lovely, and little gems is certainly an appropriate name!
Sorry you are getting cabin fever boredom, that'll do your head in.
Books...hmmm...Maeve Binchy? 'Quentins' and 'The Glass Lake' are good, her three newest are not, but all her old stuff is lovely, might be too Irish for you...Katie Fforde and Kate Fenton are hilarious, Rosamund Pilcher, Mary Wesley and Erica James are all good storytellers with quite a lot to their names to choose from. Rosamund Pilcher hasn't written a single poor book, the other two can vary but even their worst is fine.
They're all from this side of the pond though so you'll need a travelling armchair...
- February 18, 2010 at 4:38 AM
Great little quilt squares...you have such any eye for putting them together! Glad to hear you'll be starting PT soon...I was amazed how it helped me! Thank goodness for quilting, reading, and watching the Olympics...it does help the time pass a bit. Take good care of yourself...Zel
- February 18, 2010 at 5:07 AM
- Cara said...
I'm sorry you're not feeling well on top of the other. Poohy.
Those blocks a gorgeous! I like them on point.
I've not read anything but smut romance for a while now..sshhh it's a secret ;)
Hopefully you get out, DH would be hard to replace, and you'd have to train a new one...so much extra work lol.
- February 18, 2010 at 5:37 AM
- texmax888 said...
Just finished reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Couldn't put it down! I hope you feel better soon!
Take care,
- February 18, 2010 at 6:04 AM
- Nancy said...
well life has hit you pretty hard lately....
Hope things start getting better soon... I love to read.. I like Anne Rivers Siddons books. I just finished reading Vinegar Hill by A. Manette Ansay...for the second time. and I love anything by Elizabeth Berg...
Those blocks do look like jewels...
- February 18, 2010 at 6:08 AM
- Happy Cottage Quilter said...
We've been watching the Olympics too. My daughter loves to snowboard, so that was fun to watch last night. And the women's downhill skiing kept me holding my breath. These athletes do amazing things. And I agree about the Target ads. What a waste of time.
- February 18, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Hope you are back to normal soon. What book or pattern are those cute little blocks in? I am into smaller blocks lately and these are lovely.
Take care and don't harm hubby.
Linda Z
- February 18, 2010 at 6:47 AM
- Pat said...
The blocks are gorgeous! Did you pick random spiffy blocks to make, or are they part of an overall pattern? They really do look like faceted jewels.
I think someone needs to design a quilt block called The Flying Tomato, or even the Double McTwist 1260.
Hope you are getting better each day, and are soon back to your old self.
- February 18, 2010 at 6:49 AM
- Janet said...
Sorry to hear you are feeling house bound, that and feeling ill are difficult.
Think of this as the opportunity to do all of those things that when you are at work full time you'd think if I only had the time I would...
Hope you healing is quick. Take care.
- February 18, 2010 at 7:06 AM
- Orcsmom said...
It was so good to see you Monday. You have been missed by a lot of folks!! Hang in there, and I think that Lucy and Ethel will want to chip in for the limo!!
- February 18, 2010 at 7:29 AM
- Jan said...
So nice to see you Kim! Life ain't always easy, that's for sure; and I certainly hope things brighten in your world soon! Love those little blocks! They are awesome and soooooo precise! The "Snibbles" below is fantastic too. You take care and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
- February 18, 2010 at 7:47 AM
- Kim said...
It's nice to hear from you. Love the quilt squares. I agree with Sue--The Help by Kathyrn Slockett is great! Again, I'd recommend almost anything by Jodi Picoult. If you like historical fiction 1,000 White Women is great and These is My Words is wonderful too! I could go on and on. I hope you find some good books to read then you can recommend them to us too!
- February 18, 2010 at 8:15 AM
- Linda said...
Hi Kim
I'm happy you can at least quilt! Life does get pretty boring with only tv--even the Olympics! The next book after The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the Girl Who Played with Fire and the Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I haven't read the last one yet but I abolutely loved the first two. The first one is actually a British movie with----Kenneth Branagh!!!!!--- as the dissolute, depressed detective.
Love your little blocks! My goodness, what patience you have. Take care of yourself and don't kill hubby!
Lurking Linda
- February 18, 2010 at 8:19 AM
- call me crazy said...
Very cute little blocks. :-) We've been watching the Olympics too~ I love the little peeks into the athletes lives that they put in. And I've gone to the kitchen during the Target ads. LOL ;-) Hope the bug leaves you soon~
- February 18, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- Ruby said...
I was so happy to see you had posted. Love the jewel blocks, your talent is amazing! Have you read any of Janet Evanovich novels? They are sooo funny and might lift your spirits.
- February 18, 2010 at 8:33 AM
- Mary said...
I am so glad to hear that you are on the mend. I miss your blogs a lot!
- February 18, 2010 at 11:20 AM
- Judy in Michigan said...
Your blocks are gorgeous - you are multi-talented - your work goes from whimsical to traditional - so great!! I am retired and I find that when I don't have alot to do (other than mundane house work), I start to feel yucky. Busy keeps you feeling better I think. Take care and thanks for writing to us - we've missed you!!
- February 18, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- ratherbquilting said...
Hi, Kim! I can't remember if you already read The Art of Mending by Elizabeth Berg. I liked it a lot - very quick read. I also agree about The Help. I'm reading it right now and can't put it down.
Good to hear from you again!
- February 18, 2010 at 2:51 PM
- Quilt Hollow said...
The little blocks are just so perfect! Are you sure...sure about not feeling up to speed because just look at those blocks!! Wishing you a very speedy recovery so you can feel like your old self again and we can get back to my daily blog read!
- February 18, 2010 at 3:18 PM
- sunny said...
Beautiful blocks! They do indeed look like little gems. I'll be watching to see the final project when you're able. Take care!
- February 18, 2010 at 4:22 PM
- Siddis-in-houston said...
Your quilt blocks are wonderful! Have a good week end and enjoy OL!
- February 19, 2010 at 7:16 AM
- dianne said...
lovely little gems, those blocks are ... drat - there goes the Yodish again (it's all Thelma's fault)
i haven't been watching the olympics BUT did you see Apolo Ohno when he was on Dancing with the Stars?!? verra verra nice!
as for the snowboarder dude - i can't look at him without thinking about Carrot Top and bad AT&T commercials ... and i think he's gonna look like John Elway when he gets old - bleck
- February 19, 2010 at 7:17 AM
- PunkiePie said...
Happy to see that you popped in and gave us an update! Sounds like you're feeling a bit better. Good luck with PT.
- February 19, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Oh my gosh, my stupid Bloglines isn't working for some reason so I didn't even know you were hurt, what happened? Good luck with your physical therapy. Those blocks are really pretty, I can't wait to see what they become. I haven't been watching much of the Olympics, but I do remember Apolo Ohno, my daughter had the biggest crush on him from last time he was in them. I think you need to get a Kindle if you're going to do a lot of reading, I love mine.
- February 19, 2010 at 3:55 PM
- quiltmom said...
I have a stack of books out from the library but am not sure when they are going to get read- May have to order some of them again -
I like Jodi Picoult's books though I wouldn't read them if I was feeling down- her topics are often thought provoking and contain some of life's sad stories.
I am reading Lisa Jackson- she is the perfect light reading. I also love Erica Spindler's books. I have the Sugar Queen and Garden Spells _ both are by Sarah Addison (?)
Hope you are feeling better soon.
Your new quilt is quite fabulous.
- February 19, 2010 at 9:27 PM


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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Welcome to Vertebrate Biology
You are here at the beginning of the Ashland University Vertebrate Biology blog. All of us in the class will be contributing posts and comments as we share the information we find on Vertebrates. There is a huge amount of research done on this group that is near and dear to our hearts as fellow owners of a vertebral column. Check back soon for more substantive posts.
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This blog focuses on success stories, ideas, supports, services and many more areas in which we can empower people with different abilities in having equal access to the world. Everyone is welcome to join in this conversation. It includes research, experience and opinion. We need to talk about these areas and continue to look at ways to do things better. We have not been doing any of this long enough to be satisfied with what we have. Complacency is not an option for anyone.
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AAC Resource
This is a newer text on AAC: AAC Strategies for Individuals With Moderate to Severe Disabilities by San S. Johnson, Joe Reichle, Kathleen M. Feeley & Emily A. Jones. It has some great strategies, up to date information and a free assessment on the CD which comes with the book. I used it in one of my classes this summer and have found it to be a valuable personal resource. It is published by Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. This publishing company has many helpful resources for supporting people of different abilities. http://www.brookespublishing.com/ .
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Chapter 6 – I am cards
Use these "I am cards" LINK ABOVE – as a revision tool. They are a nice fun way of revising. The idea is that each card has a question (2nd statement) and an answer to another question on it (first statement). You can start with any card and that will be the one you finish with. Take any card at random ask the question and find the answer from another card, then read the question on that card before finding the next. If you complete the task without all cards used, you've answered something wrong.
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|Magic of mushrooms
The other day I looked out into the garden to find it had been transformed into a fairy grotto over night. Rings of mushrooms had grown covering the lawn and there was a trail in the woods near the house.
It still amazes me that they just appear and then disappear so mysteriously. When I first saw them last year I got very excited hoping they would be edible and that I could make risotto and omelettes with them, however after some research I didn't feel so confident. The conclusions weren't clear, there were warnings of possible stomach upsets, and worse so I just admired them from afar and bought some safe ones.
|Mushrooms in the wood
Historically mushrooms have always been seen as having healing powers, being credited with boosting the immune system.
More recent research by Douglas Schar, DipPhyt, MCPP, MNIMH, director of the Institute of Herbal Medicine in Washington, DC.
has proved that mushrooms increase the production and activity of white blood cells, which is great when you have an infection. Something that is close to my heart at the moment as Teen V is still suffering from Glandular Fever and totally lacking in energy.
On a recent trip to Paris I couldn't help noticing the wide range of different mushrooms on display in the market. While we have a few varieties of the same thing they have a real diverse range of mushrooms readily available.
|Mushrooms in a French Market.
|Cepe's in French market
Not only do the shops have a broader range of varieties available but the local pharmacies have charts with all the varieties in the region and can tell you if they are edible or not. Something we could learn from.
This summer I heard a terrible story of a family gathering and eating mushrooms that they weren't sure about, each person assuming that one of the others in the group was the expert and they were all critically ill as a result.
It's fine if you know that they're safe but if there is a glimmer of doubt, leave them alone.
The best immune boosters seem to be shiitake, maitake and reishi mushrooms.
With that in mind I have been adding them discreetly to everything; the pasta sauce, the pizzas and the nut roast at the weekend.
|Mushrooms in English market
So whatever you are cooking, if you want to beat the winter bugs, add a ¼ of an ounce of mushrooms and keep healthy.
|Large Field mushrooms
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So lately I have come to the realization that my life is no longer about me. At one time in my life I only had to worry about taking care of me, but now I am so caught up with taking care of others that I don't even worry about me anymore, but that is something that is cool with me. I use to allow some very "colorful" language come out of my mouth and never gave it a second thought as to whether it was distasteful, arrogant, rude or hurtful, until I had a little parrot who made me realize just how colorful I sound. An occasional cuss word meant nothing to me until my little parrot repeated it not knowing that she shouldn't say it. That was the point I realized that I must change my words.Then changing my actions followed because my mini me was doing everything I did because I am mom and if mom does it then it must be right, right?!!. No it was wrong, so very wrong. So after some minor adjustments I think that we are good to go for now. But being a good example is not the end. I think as a parent it is my responsibility to also let them know right from wrong and that there are wrong influences out there. I think that as a parent it is my responsibility to teach them how to be a good example to others through their words and actions.
Some other things that we have changed is some of the things that we use such as cleaning stuff. It use to be nothing to use a cup of bleach in the laundry or use products that are full of chemicals, but then I realized that I had to make sure the kids didn't get a hold of it. So of course we became green and now we proudly use safer products. Now my mini me can actually clean along side of me using the same products. Its a win win deal! She gets to imitate me and I get help with cleaning! Go Green!
I must say that I have enjoyed my life changes. Makes me more aware of what I am doing, what I have done and what I plan to do in the future.
So I guess I can say I am part of the campaign to change my life for the betterment of my children. Join me in bringing back being a great and blessed role model for your children.
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Michael Bourn to the Indians per Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal
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Good point Johnny. I don't understand why people are comparing him to people we have that are also decent. We're not replacing them, we simply need more talent on the roster. Bourn has some elite skills, something we are sorely missing (and not only for this year). An outfield of Bourn in center surrounded by Rios and De Aza could have been the best in the AL defensively, and one of the better offensive ones in baseball.
My point wasn't to strictly make a comparison to our guy. I'm just pointing out that this guy is a decent player, but he's not guaranteed to make Cleveland a World Series champion. . . sure he could have helped us, but I don't think we have room for another $12 million player (unless we would move Floyd, Dunn, etc.) Plus, if we had signed him, we lose a first round pick (it could be debated whether that would really hurt us or not based on our draft history -but we did pick Sale in the first round)
I guess what fired me up was the comments assuming he's going to hit over .300 for Cleveland leading off when he has only done that once and just barely. He also strikes out a lot- his obp is similar to our inexpensive CF/leadoff man.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
Just can't find the time to get to the gym? Just grab a thick rope and a couple of dogs for a workout. This picture was taken moments after the third dog on the rope got bored and wandered off. A great workout!
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Losing the gut
I'm finding the programme fairly easy to follow. I have upped my protein intake, cut back drastically on carbs, but not cut them out totally, started drinking approx 2 litres of water daily, and given up the chocolate, cakes, biscuits, crisps and general crap that I had been stuffing my face with all Christmas. I've also given up alcohol for the moment. This was the bit I thought I would find most difficult. Not that I'm a raging dipso or anything, but alcohol and socialising usually go hand in hand for me. That is whenever I do get out, which is not all that often these days since we live in a one horse town where even the horse has fucked off to find livelier pastures.
So last Saturday night presented me with my first opportunity for partying since I started this programme (don't want to use the word diet, it just sounds too much like punishment). One of my old Uni buddies was having her fortieth birthday party in a hotel in Galway, the city we went to college in. Now there's always been this association with Galway and getting tanked to the lugs, but this party was going to be different for me, with sparkling water my chosen tipple for the night. When we got there, a waitress was pouring wine for everyone as they arrived. John grabbed a glass, and straight away I was tempted to have just the one. But as I was driving, I wouldn't have felt comfortable even having one drink, so fizzy water it was for me.
Then the buffet was rolled out. The usual party food, sandwiches, cocktail sausages, vol au vents, that kind of thing. I had the foresight to suggest we went out for dinner beforehand so that we would be full up with healthy option type food before we hit the party, so I wasn't in the least bit tempted by the nibbles. The one treat I allowed myself was a slice of the most orgastric chocolate birthday cake I have ever tasted. Divine.....mmm.... Then the DJ started up and we were all dragged out on the floor to get the dancing started. Now dancing in stillettos has never been a talent of mine, but dancing sober in stillettos was even more like hard work. But the DJ was brilliant and really got the craic going. After a while I got John to run out to the car and fetch me a pair of flat shoes I had brought as backup. Much better. I danced and danced for at least two hours solid. I hadn't danced that much in years! So I definitely got my exercise in for the day, if not the weekend.
The great thing was the next morning I woke up with a clear head, rearing to head to the leisure centre. I swam for twenty minutes, and then we relaxed in the outdoor hot tub for a while. Bloody freezing when you step outside in January in your swimming togs, but so warm when you get into the tub. So all in all a really enjoyable and healthy weekend. And I proved to myself that I can party my socks off without touching a drop of alcohol, so I now I don't feel like I will have to live like a hermit until I finish this programme. My next weigh in is tomorrow morning. I will report back here regularly on my progress.
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- Illanare said...
That's a fab weight loss already, well done you!
- January 25, 2010 at 12:29 PM
- womb for improvement said...
That is impressive.
And good that you had the driving excuse. The thing that usually turns me back to drink is the 'nudge, nudge, wink, wink' are you pregnant.
Keep it up.
- January 25, 2010 at 1:36 PM
- Gerry said...
Great stuff Jane. Keep it up.
I found that old designated driver trick did the job for me when I was losing weight. If anyone starts getting all Mrs Doyle with the vino, you just hold up your car keys.
- January 25, 2010 at 2:22 PM
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You go girl!
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To say that the sun shines differently in the Philippines, and specifically at Hundred Islands, is an understatement. Visitors should make a point to watch the Filipino sunrise during their visit.
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Dear Rowan,
How are you five months already? Well, five months and a week because your mom was late on the letter but I digress...
I think this every month but this age is my very favorite. Your little personality is really shining through and, boy, it's a good one. I know everyone thinks their kid is the cutest and has the best temperament but I'm right when I say it. You throw one to two really good tantrums a day, but other than that? You are the most chill, happy baby I could have ever asked for. You are happy to run errands with me for a few hours, go on small road trips together, and you love to play. You and I spend a couple hours in your room every evening reading books and playing with your toys. I used to really have to run the show there but now you are content to pick up your toys and examine each one before putting it right in your mouth.
We recently went on a play date with mommy's friend Nikki and your buddy Erik and I realized then just how social you are. When we held the two of you up so you could see one another you smiled and kicked and cooed and did anything to get his attention that you could. An older woman came up to our table to comment on how cute the two of you were playing together and you turned your show on for her--cooing and swatting and whipping your rattle around while laughing. You don't mind being passed around a room full of friends and family and you love having visitors over. I think you'll be a little clown when you're older, similar to how I was as a kid.You love hanging out with people but you definitely have moments where you only want Mom. I don't mind it at all.
You had your first Easter! We colored eggs with Jackie and Charlie. Your Nana Carolyn flew all the way across the country to spend the weekend with you and I think she fell in love a little bit. The whole weekend was packed with fun and family and you were such a good boy. The Easter Bunny brought you books and a big ship-shaped kite and lots of toys. You got to spend time with both sides of your family and when your cousin Tyler held you I realized how HUGE you've gotten! You used to fit in the crook of his arm and now you take up his entire torso.
You are a little ball of wonder, you know that? I feel like, more than ever, you are changing and learning and developing a new skill every few minutes. I was flipping through photos of you from November and I can't believe how much you've changed physically. Your hair was so much darker and now you seem to be inheriting my strawberry blonde locks (I call you my little ginger boy, your redheaded Uncle Eddie told me that is not funny). You have filled out and you look like a perfect mix of Daddy and me. Developmentally you are a rock star, too. You are an old pro at rolling over and you pivot like a champ (I will put you in your crib to relax and come back to find you with your head at the other end of the bed). You have become a huge fan of your exersaucer and love to jump around in it. You also LOVE sitting up like a big boy in your Bumbo and will play for a long time with small toys and stuffed animals on your tray. Your favorite toy right now is a dog that sings "If You're Happy and You Know It" while its ears flap up and down but you don't pass up a good crinkle book.
Everyone in our village knows that you are the Captain of Team No Nap. A few weeks ago we hit a bout of sleep regression and my former bed time all-star has become a late-night partier. You have decided your platform is "No Naps Ever" and fight each one with vigor. Nursing and swaddling and shushing no longer work. Daddy jokes that you have finally outsmarted us. Most days it now takes about an hour to get you to nap but we're working on it. Bedtime used to be a breeze but we've hit a roadblock there, too. You now take much longer to put down and you wake up often. When I rock you now you are much more interested in swatting at my glasses or pulling on my hair or just staring at me. Some say it's the usual 5 month regression, some speculate that you are teething. Either way, we spend a lot of late nights together. It's times like these that I wish I could know what you were thinking. As tired as I am, it also breaks my heart that you are tossing and turning and having trouble finding sleep. It helps to have you near, most nights I reach over and rub your back until you fall asleep again. Sometimes I scoop you up and rock you with your head on my chest. I had said that at six months I was moving you to your own room and now I find myself clinging to you. "Maybe at 7 months...or 8? I think a year would be okay to get him into his own room and out of the crib in our room..." I promise you'll be in your own room by the time you leave for college. Maybe.
Since I quit my job and went back to freelancing to spend more time with you, I've wondered if I made the right choice. This week I was up with you most of the night and in the morning laid in bed and rubbed your back while you slept in. I knew I had made the right choice for our little family. I feel so lucky that I spend 95% of my day with you by my side. It doesn't go unrecognized to me how lucky I am that I can take you for a long walk in your stroller at 1pm on a Tuesday or that we can head over to visit GG at work on a Friday afternoon or that I can simply wrap you up in a blanket and snuggle you for hours when you refuse to nap. Even on the most trying and whiny days, I'm grateful that your dad and I get to spend the amount of time with you that we do. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so we can go on more adventures together. Someday when you are very grown up and have babies of your own, you'll know what I'm saying when I say "the days are long but the years are short." I want to make sure I make the most of this time since I've learned already that it goes by in a flash. I can't believe it's been five months since I held you in my arms for the first time.
To another month of changes, adventures, and really good snuggles. I love you, Bear.


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FALL 2K16 SHOE TRENDS♡August 23, 2016
Oh my god you guys, it's been so flippin long! And the biggest joke here is that I'm not even properly back. I'm technically still on vacay, but I came home for a couple of days, so I thought I would make a post for you. I know, I know, I've been lazy, but I didn't even have internet connection at my beach house. Anyway, I'll be back next week for another one ;)
Today I decided that it's time to leave summer behind. I know that in the US school has already started and August only has like 10 days left. Sadly, we need to come to terms with the fact that summer is coming to an end. But, on the other hand, we can start getting excited about fall. And what's one of the best things about fall? Shoes! Personally, I can't even think about wearing anything other than sandals and flip flops at the moment-even though Kendall is going at it with the OTK boots.
We can finally jump on the bandwagon! Let's see the biggest shoe trends for this fall.
Pretty much velvet everything, from sneakers, to sandals, to boots. This soft fabric is in the spotlight this season. It's chic and certainly eye-catching. I love it, but I think that it's a rather uncomfortable material when it comes to shoes. It gets dirty so easily and it's hard to clean it and-god forbid-if it gets wet. As someone who lives in their shoes, I think that velvet shoes sound too high-maintenance.
On your heels! This is a fun one. What a lovely and genuine way to spice up a basic outfit! So feminine and fashionable. And even if you prefer well, less loud shoes, I think that those black booties with the embellished heel are simply to-die-for! Very fun and unique-just don't overdo it ;)
Biker Boots
Yaaaas! Finally! Last season they were in the "out" list. So, as an avid booties lover, I couldn't be more excited! I think that biker boots go with pretty much everything and they can give a more grungy vibe to any look. I wear them with jeans, dresses, skirts... There are no limits♥
How to make a boring shoe interesting? Embellish it! And with not just anything. Pearls are chic and very ladylike. A statement, yet a subtle one. Perfect for the girls who like to keep it classy.
Over the knee
You probably saw that coming! This trend is so not over. In fact, you can now choose from so many different styles. There is something out there for everyone. I think they are so stylish if worn correctly but, being a former volleyball player...aka muscled legs, I find it quite hard to wear any pair of high boots :/ Oh well!
So, what do you guys think? Which of these trends is your favorite for this fall to come? Let me know in the comments below♥