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With Valentine's Day coming up, we think it's a great time to highlight how showing your body some love can benefit your mental health and overall wellness. Why is this so important? According to Verywellmind.com, the relaxation you get from self-pampering "can trigger the relaxation response, which can prevent chronic stress from damaging your health, so in a sense, self-care is good for you inside and out."
At NJ Spine and Wellness, we see firsthand how stress and lack of self-care can impact your body physically. What falls under the category of self-care? It includes everything from taking time for yourself to de-stress to giving your body what it needs in terms of proper nutrition, exercise and sleep. We believe in total wellness, so we're going to take you through some of the ways you can show your body some love to feel your best physically and mentally.
Take the Time for Proper Exercise, Nutrition and Sleep
Fueling your body with nutritious foods, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep are all crucial elements to taking care of yourself. Yet, many of us don't do enough in these areas. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults need 7 or more hours of sleep per night for the best health and well-being. However, recent data by the CDC shows that many adults do not get this amount every night. Adults who were short sleepers (less than 7 hours per 24-hour period) were more likely to report 10 chronic health conditions including stroke, heart attack, arthritis, diabetes and more compared to those who got enough sleep. Here are some sleep habits the CDC recommends for improving your sleep health:
Speaking of exercise, we know there are innumerable benefits to getting daily exercise and it's something we talk about often at NJ Spine and Wellness. According to MayoClinic, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. To spread this out during the course of a week, it's beneficial to get about 30 minutes of exercise per day. It's also recommended to do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week. We always encourage our patients to get up and move as much as possible during the day as sitting too much can cause long-term damage and doesn't help when you are already suffering from aches and pains. For our patients that have injuries, our physical therapy team can show you safe exercises that you can perform on your own.
As for nutrition, we all know we're supposed to eat a healthy, balanced diet, but this can be easier said than done. Nonetheless, nutrition has a huge impact on our overall health. Everything from minor illnesses to chronic health problems can be impacted by nutritional deficiencies and poor eating habits. HHS.gov says "the link between good nutrition and healthy weight, reduced chronic disease risk, and overall health is too important to ignore. By taking steps to eat healthy, you'll be on your way to getting the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy, active, and strong. As with physical activity, making small changes in your diet can go a long way, and it's easier than you think!" The nutritional team at NJ Spine and Wellness encourages patients to slowly integrate healthy dietary habits into their daily lifestyle vs. trying to drastically change their diet. Try making small swaps in your daily diet and remember that modern is key. If you're struggling with this, you can work with a nutritionist to help you make a plan. You can find more nutritional tips from our team here.
Find Ways to Manage Stress
Another topic we talk about a lot at NJ Spine and Wellness is stress management. Stress can impact you physically and emotionally in so many ways, but making a conscious effort to manage it can help. According to a Forbes article, "smart self-care habits like eating healthy, connecting with a loved one or, practicing meditation cuts down the toxic effects of stress by improving your mood and boosting your energy and confidence levels." Realistically, there's probably not a way to completely eliminate stress from your life, but engaging in activities like the ones mentioned above can help lessen the toll it takes on your body. At NJ Spine and Wellness, we encourage our patients to take some time out for themselves and use treatments like massage therapy and acupuncture as stress relievers . Mindfulness is a stress reduction technique that can prove beneficial during stressful times. This method involves you ignoring negative thoughts and controlling your breathing when you feel stressed. During a massage or acupuncture session, you may find yourself feeling more relaxed and able to focus on being mindful. Using these treatments to clear your mind and release tension in your body when needed can be a great way to practice self-care.
Set Goals and Stick with It
When it comes to taking time to practice self-care, this can often fall to the bottom of the to-do list. To make sure that you carve out time for yourself, it can be helpful to set goals and schedule the time in your calendar just like you would for any other important event. If having regular massage treatments makes you feel good, then set a goal for how many times you'd like to go each month and make your appointments in advance. Even if you end up having to reschedule, having it on your calendar will remind you to go. The same thing can be applied to exercise—if you enjoy going to group fitness classes, register in advance to try and hold yourself more accountable to showing up.
We all know how important it is to take care of ourselves physically and mentally, but we usually put work, family obligations and others ahead of our own needs. Don't wait until your body is in physical pain from poor eating habits, lack of exercise or stress before doing something for yourself. Stay ahead of it and try to show your body some love regularly. It will benefit your own health and make you better at work and at home.
If you're interested in learning more about our services including nutritional counseling, acupuncture and massage therapy, reach out to us today by calling 877-333-6579. You can also visit our NJ Spine and Wellness locations page for details on our hours.


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A car full of people pulled into the parking lot. It was James Bond's car. James Bond was being played by beloved English character actor Jim Broadbent. I remember thinking he was not a very good James Bond, because he would momentarily pass out after doing anything strenuous, and his entourage would have to catch him. He had some sort of projectile weapon which he aimed at the inside of the car window. When he fired it, it made a small, perfectly round hole in the glass. After he passed out and regained consciousness, he began pouring gasoline through the hole, down the side of the car, and onto the street. The gasoline spread across the parking lot into the restaurant. James Bond and his entourage got out of the car and began walking away. We followed them. James Bond lit a match and tossed it back over his shoulder. The car and the restaurant exploded in a huge fireball, killing all the adults and children inside.
I asked James Bond why he had to murder all those innocent people working in the restaurant, and he said it was the only way to keep "them" from following us. He wasn't clear about who "they" were, but he seemed very serious about it, so I decided to trust him.
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Burnett has No. 1 starter stuff -- sitting in the mid-90s with a hammer curve, a plus changeup he should use more, and a cutter he just started using in the last year or so to give hitters another thing to worry about. He has no major weaknesses on the mound. He's not prone to the long ball, not too wild, he gets hitters on both sides of the plate out and he misses a ton of bats. That last point is particularly important for a pitcher going to the Yankees, who look like they're going to have a below-average defensive club, and perhaps a bad one, depending on what they do in center field and how much more rope they're willing to extend to second baseman Robinson Cano. He can be prone to the One Bad Inning, but he's not in Javy Vazquez territory.There are two major drawbacks to a Burnett signing of more than one year. One is that he doesn't always pitch up to his stuff; last year, he had a 4.96 ERA at the All-Star break, and over three years with Toronto he didn't post a single-season ERA under 3.75. Yet he finished his three years in Toronto on a tear, with a 2.72 ERA, 105 strikeouts against 29 walks in 94 1/3 innings, and dominant outings against the Yankees (four starts, 32 1/3 innings, five earned runs), Rays (two starts) and White Sox (one start) after the 2008 All-Star break. If he pitches like that over a full season, he will be a Cy Young contender. But he hasn't pitched like that over a full season at any point in his career, and he has only pitched like that in years when he had a significant financial incentive to do so (his walk years and his last pre-arbitration year). The other is the frequency with which he takes the mound. Burnett has, with some reason, earned a reputation as a pitcher who will only pitch if his arm feels 100 percent, even though most pitchers pitch from time to time with some soreness or mild discomfort. Burnett has had only one serious arm injury in his pro career -- the blown elbow ligament that cost him most of the 2003 season -- but has missed time with "minor" arm problems that never required surgery. As a result, he has thrown only 200 innings in a season three times (the aforementioned years when there was money at stake), and has only made 30 starts in a season twice. An optimistic forecast would only give him 125 or so starts across the five years of this contract with the Yankees. I've seen Burnett compared to Carl Pavano by fans, but the comparison doesn't hold. Pavano was more injury-prone at the time he signed with the Yankees than Burnett has been; Pavano had shoulder or elbow trouble in just about every season of his career until he rattled off two straight healthy years with Florida. Pavano also had nowhere near Burnett's raw stuff, nor his ability to induce strikeouts or ground balls. It is, of course, possible that Burnett's tenure with the Yankees will resemble Pavano's; pitchers do get hurt, and Burnett has some affinity for the trainer's room. But Burnett brings an upside to the table that Pavano never did: that of a shutdown No. 1 starter who, in the Yankees' rotation, will always be pitching in the spot of a No. 2 or 3 starter.


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As I get older, I'm more and more reliant on my diary to let me know what day it is.
Getting old - or older - is cruel, isn't it?
I not only have to look into the mirror to see this, but also because my memory seems to be getting worse with each passing week - or day, even.
Earlier this month I bumped into an old work acquaintance who I haven't seen for six or seven years.
I spoke with him for a good few minutes, asked how he was doing, what he did for a living now and how his family was.
We exchanged pleasantries and then went our separate ways.
Now, three weeks later I'm still scratching my head wondering what the hell his name is.
Why is this?
I'm hoping it's nothing more sinister than the ageing process, but boy it's frustrating the hell out of me that I can't remember his name.
I've never really worried about getting old before - until recently, that is.
Earlier this year I arrived at an educational establishment to help train the next generation of journalists - I know, you couldn't make it up.
I arrived nice and early to prep myself for the day ahead before someone asked me why I was there. An unusual question I thought, especially as I'm a regular there and they know who I am.
It transpired I'd turned up 72 hours early!
How it had happened I don't know, but what it told me is that the time has finally arrived where I can no longer rely on my memory to guide me through life.
Those who know me are aware that my memory is - or was - pretty good.
I could recall football matches from the 80s as though they took place yesterday. But on Saturday, as I watched the FA Cup final, I slumped in the armchair struggling to remember who played in the semi-finals and had to Google who battled it out in last year's showpiece game at Wembley.
Sadly, I now need third-party help (like Google) to get me by and, quite frankly, it seriously scares me.
And as well as using my iPhone calendar more and more to remind me of appointments and commitments, my desk is now littered with yellow post it notes to to remember things.
The only problem with using post it notes is that I sometimes can't read my own writing! Getting old also impacts me in other ways, be it fashion or music.
Long gone are the days when I know who is number one in the hit parade - although hearing some of the tripe the youth of today listens to, I'm not sure that is a bad thing. Of course, having Radio 2 and Absolute 80s as go-to stations in the car is yet another sign of old age creeping up on you.
And don't get me started on fashion. I'm still hanging on in there by wearing skinny jeans and I'm massively into the latest must-have trainers, but bar that you won't catch me wearing today's ankle-showing trousers!
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I consider myself a go-getter. That is moved to hyper speed when I listen to podcasts and read books that motivate me (one of my favorite things)! I enjoy following people like Tony Robbins and Rachel Hollis (who are both awesome btw) for fresh drive and encouragement to follow my dreams. I'm also a follower of Jesus, and the question comes in…. how do you follow God and hustle toward your dreams simultaneously?! I can't say that I've figured it all out but what I've learned through study and watching sermons (another one of my favorite things) is seeking God first leads you to everything else, including your dreams. I'd rather do it all in His power and not my own, agree?
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I believe putting God first is a combination of following what His Word says to do, and praying for guidance. Gods Word says to acknowledge Him in all you do and He will guide you along the right path {Proverbs 3:6}. He will instruct you in the way to go and counsel you {Psalm 32:8}.
Therefore, stay in tune with God each step as you work toward your dreams. Avoid letting your passion for what you do get bigger than your passion for God. (Saul in the Bible is a good example of this). I can hustle and work toward a goal, and that can get pretty consuming; of my time and my thoughts. So as you pursue the dreams that God has put on your heart, try not to let what you're shooting for become more important than your relationship with God. Let Him lead you on your journey. Enjoy and hustle toward your passions but let nothing take the place of your passion for God!
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Since Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) has witnessed a declination in interest from the smart money, logic holds that there were a few hedge funds that decided to sell off their positions entirely in Q1. Intriguingly, Matthew Hulsizer's PEAK6 Capital Management cut the biggest stake of all the hedgies we watch, totaling close to $1 million in stock.. Daniel S. Och's fund, OZ Management, also sold off its stock, about $0.8 million worth. These bearish behaviors are intriguing to say the least, as aggregate hedge fund interest stayed the same (this is a bearish signal in our experience).
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WATERBURY—The organizers of the Holy Land Mountaintop Mass, honoring Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney, hope their event will cause a revitalization of faith and increased devotion to the founder of the Knights of Columbus, who grew up in Waterbury.
"We think this will be a significant religious event for the city and the state, in the spirit of the new evangelization," said Father James Sullivan, pastor of Church of the Assumption in Ansonia and organizer of the Mass. "It will be a celebration of Holy Land and Father McGivney's life and legacy."
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair will celebrate Mass on top of Holy Land USA on August 11 in an event being planned in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus and the organization that owns the park.
Several thousand people are expected to attend from across the state. They believe it will increase devotion to Father McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being considered by the Vatican, in addition to calling attention to Holy Land, a religious theme park which during the 1960s and 1970s attracted more than 40,000 visitors annually and was known for its 56-foot illuminated cross that could be seen from the highway.
Over the past several months, volunteers, members of the Knights of Columbus and area construction companies have been working daily to refurbish Holy Land for the event. The roads have been repaved and the mountaintop has been cleared of brush. The entrance is being redesigned with a new gate, which the organizers hope will be ready in time for the Mass.
"We want to bring Christ to the people with a mountaintop experience," Father Sullivan said. "God speaks to us in a special way on mountains."
Chuck Pagano, Chairman of Holy Land USA, said, "Growing up in Waterbury connected me with Holy Land as a child because I saw it every evening from my childhood bed. And there are numerous reminders of Father McGivney around our city that still connect me with him. The event is a perfect celebration for both important entities that helped develop me over the years."
The mountaintop offers views of the places where Father McGivney was born, baptized, educated and buried for 92 years until his body was moved to St. Mary Church in New Haven, where he began the Knights of Columbus. The August 11 Mass is on the eve of Father McGivney's birthday, August 12, 1852. He died at 38 on August 14, 1890.
The park, which is on an 18-acre site, once included biblical scenes from the life of Jesus and recreations of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Holy Land was developed by John Baptist Greco, a Waterbury attorney, who began a volunteer organization called Companions of Christ, whose purpose was to create and oversee the religious park, which opened in 1955.
However, the park fell into disrepair and eventually closed in 1984. When John Greco died two years later, the property was given to the Religious Teachers Filippini. Over the years, various attempts to revive the park were unsuccessful although the cross was restored and later replaced in 2008 and dedicated during a Mass by Archbishop Henry Mansell.
In 2013, Mayor Neil O'Leary and Waterbury businessman Fred "Fritz" Blasius purchased the site from the Filippini Sisters. They eventually erected a new and larger cross on the hill, and there have been other initiatives to refurbish parts of the park, which reopened on September 14, 2014 with an inaugural Mass.
"Anyone who has been through the area is familiar with Holy Land," Father Sullivan said. "Truck drivers passing on Route 84 would look for the cross. People were moved to see it illuminated at night on the hilltop. The mountain has always had a spiritual mystique. It is a landmark, but also an icon."
Father Sullivan had the idea for the Holy Land Mountaintop Mass following the success of a Mass last year on the Feast of the Transfiguration, which he celebrated for almost 100 people on the top of High Rock in Naugatuck. When he approached Archbishop Blair, Mayor O'Leary and John Marrella, Supreme Advocate and General Counsel of the Knights of Columbus, he got an enthusiastic reception and moved forward.
"Being born in Waterbury, I can recall as a young boy when all the churches were filled," Father Sullivan said. "The spiritual climate of the world has diminished with many forces pulling us away from our devotion to God. The human heart, however, is made for God. The prayer of many of us is that He be found again. By God's grace, Holy Land in Waterbury will help to reignite that flame of love."
Three crosses representing Calvary on top of Holy Land USA.The gates will open at 2 pm on August 11. The rosary will begin at 4 pm, followed by praise and worship by the Christian group Hands and Feet. Mass will start at 5:30. There is no public parking at Holy Land at 90 Slocum Street. Free parking and shuttle service is available from St. Mary's Hospital parking garage on South Elm Street beginning at 2 pm. Bus groups should email email@example.com for instructions. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and umbrellas and ponchos in case of rain. There will be food concessions at the park. For further information, visit HolyLandWaterbury.org
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We're sitting in a one-room bamboo house and eating fish and rice as flies crowd the floor. The only light illuminating the table and food is a white fluorescent bulb. Lucy, the mother of the household, sits on the floor against the stove, tired from the long day, surrounded by her four children.
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Lucy's house has been rebuilt by the local Assemblies of God congregation, but she explains how many friends from church and around the area have not been able to find the help they need even weeks after the earthquake. Many of the people affected, she says, still don't know what to do, where to rebuild, or how to move on.
Driving into Mompiche, the only indications of an earthquake that we see are the blue temporary tents with Chinese characters on them. There are a few crooked buildings here and there, but everything appears normal for a small Ecuadorian coastal town.
Life continues on at its normal pace as fishermen sew long white nets, children play in the muddy streets and people rest in the shade wherever it can be found. Talking to the residents of the town, we find that a number of houses have been hit and workers from the church are helping to rebuild those houses. We are told we need to visit an adjacent island, Muisne, in order to see the more drastic effects of the earthquake.
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Walking along the beach, there are no signs that an earthquake occurred. In the distance the gaunt hotel we passed earlier sits across the river, facing the ocean. Walking farther inland away from the beach we can begin seeing the effects of the quake. Houses positioned along the coast—their foundations dug into the sand—are askew or fallen over. Our guide tells us about the poor construction location and the problems facing beach houses.
Gathering at the church, the people pray for deliverance as the leader of the church (not an ordained pastor) cries into his microphone for the glory of God to be seen in this place. In between his deep breaths the congregation whispers,"Gloria a Dios" (glory to God),"Amén" (amen) and "Santo eres" (you are holy). Leaving the church, we are greeted with an outpouring of love—hugs, handshakes and bendiciones (blessings). We leave for supper feeling welcomed as family.
Our days here are filled with construction and contemplation. Trying to help the construction teams with whatever can be done, I hand a worker a hammer or pass a long, crooked piece of wood from a bamboo tree.
Holding an afternoon vacation Bible school, I take pictures of about 45 children singing songs, playing games and listening to stories in the church as each one of the team members leads a game, song or story.
Sitting in the nearby benches, parents and teenagers watch their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters play, listen and smile. I ask one of the older kids if he wants to play Frisbee. He agrees, and we throw a Frisbee around in the sand street outside as the sun sets over the horizon, illuminating the sky in a brilliant flurry of orange and red.
Riding in the passenger seat on the way home, I can see the full effect of the earthquake in Pedernales. One of our team's pastors says that this was the area hit hardest by the earthquake. On the outskirts of the city, we pass a massive resettlement camp with the same blue, Chinese-lettered tents. There must be close to 200 of them.
Driving into the city, we see rubble and piles of concrete everywhere; dust fills the air. In many of the now-empty lots, old pillars—the only remnants of buildings—jut out of the ground. Officers in bright yellow safety vests wait at just about every corner and crossing, directing traffic and sectioning off blocks of the city.
Looking down the alleys, we see a church with its roof caved in and exterior walls crumbled. It takes a while to get through the city because of all the roadblocks. We take two rights only to find out that we can't take another. We backtrack, ask the officers where to go, and finally reach the outskirts of town on our way back to Quito.
On our way out, we stop and eat lunch in a small venue. The waiter brings us the lunch of the day, fritada (fried pork) with rice and a fried bananas, and she smiles and says welcome in Spanish. We eat slowly in the heat of the coast. As we leave, the pastor offers blessings.


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by Kuma (곰: bear)
Learning a new language is a big and important step in life. It reflects your willingness to accept an entirely alternative culture and its people's traditions, rituals, and practices.
Since peach and I have a soft spot for all things Asian, we are forever going to be learning Korean and Japanese, for as long as we shall exist! ^_^
For any and all of those interested or willing to learn the fundamentals of Korean language, given that you too are a bit obsessive about K-drama and K-pop, or even otherwise, I am here to help! Just follow the guidelines below, and you'll be golden!
(Remember, this is merely an overview of what is a vast and historical language! As historical as the Fifteenth century!)
~~Let's begin! (시작하자: sshijakhaja)
~The Alphabet, 한글 (hangeul)~
The Korean alphabet or 한글 comprises 21 vowels (모음: moeum) and 19 consonants (자음: jaeum).
Unlike in English, the consonants and vowels in 한글 cannot be used separately, instead they must be combined to form syllables. Ex: ㄴ(n) +ㅏ (ah)= 나 (read: na).
For beginners, it is unnecessary to go into the many rules and exceptions to Korean.
But at a more advanced level, in order for you to be able communicate with Korean peers, or understand K-dramas or K-pop without subtitles, (more Lee Min Ho 오빠 (oppa) screen time, less staring at subtitles!!!) it would be a good practice to look into said rules and exceptions.
For the most part, familiarising yourself with the alphabet, and its pronunciations, would be sufficient at this level.
~The Vocabulary, 어휘 (awhui)~
With any new language, grammar (문법: moonbop) aside, it is of utmost importance that a learner is familiar with the most commonly used words (and more).
Before stepping into difficult waters, using everyday words, strung together with the most fundamental of grammatical rules would be a good way to go!
In Korean (한국어: hanguko), syllables combine to form words or the vocabulary.
Ex: 나 (na) + 무 (mu) = 나무 (tree: namu). ~{It will be a good idea, to download either Google Translate, or keep a Korean ⇆ English dictionary handy!!}
Some commonly used Korean words:
Love ~ 사랑 (sarang)
Food ~ 음식 (eumsshik)
Music ~ 음악 (eumaak)
Book ~ 책 (chaek)
Beer ~ 맥주 (mekju) ❤
Soju + Beer ~ 소맥 (somek) Huhu ^_^
~The Grammar, 문법 (moonbop)~
Once you know your way around forming words through consonant/vowel combinations, it is now time to get in touch with the grammar, the most dreaded (not by me ^_~) part of any language.
The basic Korean grammar would help you create simple sentences, so you are able to speak out in a social situation. For example, if you wish to ask for directions, order food, or go shopping.
Korean grammar primarily revolves around Verb/ adjective endings. Verbs or adjectives in Korean, end with "다", this is the basic form of any verb/ adjective. Ex: to eat ~ 먹다 (mokda), to listen ~ 듣다 (deudta), to go ~ 가다 (khada), to be good~ 좋다 (jotha)
Sentence: Japchae-bap is very good! ~ 잡채밥이 아주 좋아요! (japchae-babee aaju johayo)
"다" is conjugated to form a variety of sentences, as per appropriate tense, honorific, situation etc. (~if you would like to learn more about verb endings for tense, click here)
~The Sentence, 문장 (moonjang)~
Now that we have an idea of how the grammar or 문법 works, you can finally order soju! (huhu)
Just say: 소주를 (sojureul) 주세요 (juseyo) (Please give me soju.) Seriously, PLEASE!
~Congratulations! ~ 축하해요! (chukhaheyo) 😛
Syllables form words. Words (obviously) form sentences. As the sentence structure goes, a fair idea of the vocabulary can get you through an entire day in Korea! (Ah, Korea!!! <3)
Broken sentences are fairly well-understood and appreciated by Koreans, as they will be happy to know you made the effort to learn their beloved language. So, until the time you take to the language as a dedicated student (학생: hakseng), make do with what you can! (^_~)**
Basically, it's a fun language to speak and even more fun to write! If you are like us, you would dive headlong into it, no questions asked!
I highly recommend getting down and cherry blossomed ❀❀❀ with Korean, to anyone with a passion for Korean culture, food, and entertainment! ❤ ❤
~열심히 공부해요 (yeolshimhi kongbuhaseyo)!!! (Study hard!) ( ˘ ³˘)
Refer to howtostudykorean and KoreanClass101, for a detailed guide to studying Korean Language!
~~Also, Peach told me about this app, Hello Talk!, where you can connect with native Koreans to brush up on your skills! (Modern world pen pals, anyone?) I think it's super!
For more in our GUIDE TO series:
Personalisation: A Guide to Giving Gifts
Gearing Up for Postgraduate Series: A Guide to Competitive Tests
For the Ardent Reader: A Guide to English Literature
International Student: A Guide to Study Abroad


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AS A JUNIOR (2015-16): (XC) Ran unattached and posted a 6k time of 22:38.9 in the Open race at the Bronco Invitational … finished with an unattached 5k time of 18:51 at the Banana Slug Invitational.
(TRACK) Ran nine times in her first season on the track with the Broncos ... doubled up at 800 meters and 1,500 meters four times ... 800-meter season-best 2:19.57 at the Brutus Hamilton Open ... 1,500-meter season-best 4:45.17 at the Bryan Clay Invitational.
PRIOR TO SCU: Attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. ... graduated from Castelleja High School.


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Location, quality & views all rolled into this stunning chalet that is close to HoliMont ski resort & just 3 miles to the village of Ellicottville. Expansive walls of glass to capture that mile high forever view. New ski room/foyer takes you into the great room, kitchen w/ eat at island & the dining area. Stone fireplace compliments the spacious great room. Private master suite w/ fireplace & sliding door to capture that view. Newer full front deck. 2 more bedrooms on 1st floor. Huge loft on 3rd floor can be whatever you need -- another bedroom or recreation area. Lower level is a 2 bedroom apartment for guests or to rent for income in the ski season. Offered furnished.So close to 2 ski resorts, Casino, Allegany State Park. Would make an excellent rental. A perfect 4 season investment!
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Beter Bed Holding is a trading company and does not manufacture anything. When selecting sustainable and other materials, the company relies heavily on its suppliers. Beter Bed Holding is therefore talking to its (strategic) suppliers in order to have (more of) an influence on making the raw materials used and in turn the products sold more sustainable. As to prevent abuse within the supply chain, the supplier code of conduct includes a provision that companies must observe human rights. Also when selecting service suppliers (e.g. waste management companies), the company ensures that sustainability forms a part of the service provision (e.g. processing waste sustainably and recycling).


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Roasted Sweet Potato Noodles with Kale Pesto
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled
3 Tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
8 stalks kale
1/3 cup toasted almonds
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Attach the KitchenAid® Spiralizer attachment to the KitchenAid® stand mixer then attach the Fine Spiralizing Blade to the Spiralizer.
Place a large bowl beneath the Spiralizer. Cut off a small portion of the end of each sweet potato. Press the cut side of the sweet potato into the skewer then turn the stand mixer to "Stir" to allow the blade to catch before changing the stand mixer to speed 4 to spiralize each of the sweet potatoes into the bowl.
Drizzle the noodles with 3 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Roast the noodles at 400 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing them halfway through, until they are fork tender.
While the noodles roast, make the pesto by stripping the kale leaves from the stalks. Discard the stalks and blanch the leaves in boiling water for 15 seconds. Remove the leaves from the boiling water and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water. Transfer the leaves to a colander and press out all of the water.
Add the kale leaves, toasted almonds, chopped garlic and Parmesan cheese to a blender. With the blender running, stream in 1/2 cup olive oil and continue blending until the pesto is puréed. (Adjust the consistency of the pesto by adding additional oil to thicken it or hot water to thin it as needed.)
Remove the noodles from the oven and transfer them to a serving bowl. Add the pesto and toss to combine. Serve immediately.


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For as long as I remembered, I had shunned the emotion of love. I had ridiculed my friends for getting attached too quickly, for losing control over their lives. Most of the times, I teased them with profound arguments of how undeserving their beloved was, finding flaws in her gait, posture, personality and sincerity.
'Love has a mysterious power to blindfold judgement', they all told me in an annoying tone…'Just wait and watch!', they said. None of their views on romanticism surpassed my disapproving criticism by any means.
Love had never been my subject of interest. With my majors in mathematics, I was more practical when it came to emotions. My books had all progressivism of profit, instalments, investment and banking… Yet nothing of that sort at an emotional level, there was no room at all. By sitting on computers all day long, I must admit I had become mechanical, devoid of soft feelings.
Not too long, that I felt a weakness in me, the pain of being stung by a snake, the guilt of tasting forbidden fruit and a feeling of a downfall.
I tried hard to fight this bewitching emotion that entrapped me like a charm. I focused my self on my career, my idea of success, my workaholic lifestyle and my plan to travel lightweight without settling at a fixed abode.
Yet the emotion weighed heavy on my shoulders, invisible yet intense, hollow yet fulfilling. It was the most irrational expectation leaving me on a cliff hanger where I felt both the fear of a free fall yet the liberating freedom to fly.
For a fleeting moment, I visualised my most precious luggage that she had, the crease of sunshine, the flickering flame of a candle, the silence of muffled snow and the sound of pouring rain.
She was a combination of beauty, creativity, eloquence and passion. Or perhaps this was how I saw her.
I diagnosed myself of being on the last stage of love. It was when no medicine works and no therapy is of use. No criticism and wisdom of my friends could revive me. I was in a state of a comma where feelings are hard to explain yet they explain everything.
I felt the magnetic force, the same force that draws a bee to the honey, a butterfly to the nectar and a moth to the flame. She had the same gravitational effect on me as the full moon has on the ocean tides.
I felt a rebirth into a new warmth. I cried. Yet found the presence of solace and comfort.
I felt courageous by putting my fears aside. I now discovered how faith and love made heroes out of ordinary common man.
For the first time, I took a paper and a pen out, not to practice my numeracy skills but to lift the barrier of love within me and let it flow freely.
This nasty encounter left me to abandon the vessel and plunge into the sea.
I now realised that amidst this beautiful storm… I controlled… Nothing!!
My friends came to the rescue, first they annoyed me with vain talk in the name of karma.. then they reminded me how I used to write poems as a child. 'Let the emotion flow out of you', they suggested.
Today, while being in a pensive mood, while sitting on my study table, sipping my cup of tea, I took out the same old brown diary. An unusual book that recorded all the times of my emotional turmoil.
I wanted to write a poem that described how I felt for her, yet was shy enough to speak to her upfront, being just friends. This is how best I thought I could express, keeping in mind the limitations of the endless sea of emotions within the confined margins of a short poem.
I sit upon this chair,
With intentions to mine gold,
A pen in my hand,
The papers scattered forth,
It would be a wonder,
To write the words I wish to say,
But as I write them all down,
They get jumbled by mistake.
What does the tree have to say?
To the Sun with all its shine,
What do the birds say?
To the water so divine.
To the gust of wind that blows,
Her majestic hair is grateful,
Who gives the news to the flowers?
Who in contrast seem distasteful.
The blind may lose their sight,
Yet they cry all the same,
How can some people be without homes,
Yet have stars to their names?
We all stand upon a cliff,
Solid to the core,
Offering us a chance to jump,
Or is it an invitation to soar?
To the one who runs the fastest,
In a city of men with wings,
What do I say to thee?
What solace would my words bring?
The point I try to make to you,
Is lost within these lines,
But how did these poets express,
These lessons learnt through time???
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Meet Little Korra Jane. She's 5-years old and lives in Frog Level, South Carolina with her mommy, daddy, and her best friend Meow. She takes Meow with her every place she goes, well almost every place, she has to leave him at home when she goes to school. Meow is pretty cool because when the grown-ups are not around he comes to life always teaching Little Korra Jane a valuable life lesson, well there might be a time or two when you find she keeps him out of trouble too!
Little Korra Jane can be quite mischevious but she is an overall sweet, kind, and caring little girl. Sometimes she seems to be older than she really is. Despite her Tom Boy actions you will always see her wearing a tutu with her jeans and tennis shoes, or she will have on a dress with her cowgirl boots. No matter what she is wearing though you will always find her sporting a huge bow in her hair that will match Meow's collar. Keep a close eye because in each story they will be wearing a different color or design to help teach your little one color recognition.
Come along through The Adventures of Little Korra Jane book series while she learns something new each time. You and your child will both fall in love with these characters as they bring out the best of traditional story telling along with fun adventures and learning!
In this story, Little Korra Jane is afriad that her big new bed will not be enough to get rid of the big scary monster that showed up on the wall every night after the lights went out. Share this adventure with your little one as Meow helps Little Korra Jane to realize the reality of the big scary monster.
Enjoy the excitement of this story as Little Korra Jane learns about the consequences of disobeying the grown-ups. Not only will your children learn a valuable lesson from Little Korra Jane, but they will also see the ornery side of her furry companion Meow.
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Author Lory Linn is always busy creating something new to educate and entertain others. She was recently inspired to create The Adventures of Little Korra Jane after her real-life granddaughter was born. In this series she hopes to entertain children and parents while teaching the children lessons through the eyes and the mind of Little Korra Jane and her best friend Meow.
Meet the real Little Korra Jane. Without her real-life adventures and personality there wouldn't be a series today. Although this Little Korra Jane is only one-and-a-half years old, sometimes she acts like a teenager. She loves to learn, she loves to explore, she loves music, and she is full of love. Much like the character, she is also independent and curious. Her huge bow has been a big part of her personality since the day she was born!
This is the real Meow in stuffed form. He only comes to life when the grown-up's are not around. He has been with the real Little Korra Jane almost her whole life, but he is a little older and wiser than she is. Poor Meow has been through a lot with Korra Jane. He has been slept on, drooled on, and even worse. Thank goodness for Grandmama's special shampoo! If it wasn't for Meow keeping Little Korra Jane out of trouble, well, we wouldn't have a story to tell.
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The Versus of Verses Scripture Quiz
Discover how the your perception versus with the verses inside the Holy pages.
What is the identity of the infamous Jezebel?
- A prostitute from the Philistines
- A queen of Israel
- A fictional nickname for a woman who lacks discretion
- The woman that God instructed Hosea to marry
A queen of Israel
Prostitution is a common mistranslation of the Hebrew term "whoredom" which applies primarily to idolatry.
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A humble, creatively-driven 24 year old singer, rapper, songwriter and vocal arranger, Roko was born to entertain. Being raised on the small island of St. Thomas assured music would have a remarkable effect on him. Currently an Orlando native, Roko aspires to be a chart topping artist by creating and introducing his unique sound to the world.
Upon hearing Roko Da Riddla your ear drums are caressed by only the most infectious melodies and Caribbean laced vocals. His style is comparable to that of mainstream hip hop but he possess the versatility to create outside of the box for the genres of R&B and Pop. The current sound and reputation Roko intends to pursue is that of a "Pop Rebel". Pop Rebel can be described as creatively daring. He approaches music and fashion in a way that ensures little to no compromising of his self-expression. He wants to take chances and explore his musical talents in a way that is comparable to artists such as Big Sean and Jeremih. He is more than an artist, he is a living embodiment of of his art.


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Cleveland's own Jessica Eye will try to turn around what has been a dismal UFC run thus far tonight in Singapore. She obtained her first win in nearly 3 years back in January with a split decision victory over Kalindra Faria. Before that razor thin decision win, she had lost four straight dating back to 2015.
Eye is 2-5-1 during her UFC stint, she could have had 3 wins but was busted for smoking pot after her defeat of Sarah Kaufman. Apparently, she didn't realize the UFC tested for illegal narcotics. One may never know, but it was a win that she could have used. Since then, her career has been mostly on the down side.
Eye will have her hands full tonight from Singapore as she takes on Jessica Rose Clark. The Australian native is making only her second appearance in a UFC cage, but this will be her 14th pro MMA fight. She comes into this clash at a mark of 9-4-1.
Fresh off of a win against Paige Van Zant, Clark is seen as a top contender for UFC Women's Flyweight Gold. A win over Eye in convincing fashion may just be enough to get the next shot at current champion Nicco Montano. Eye's straight forward stand up style may be perfect for Clark to take down and pound. Clark needs to Eye down, and keep her down.
The Eye vs Clark match is only one of four solid bouts on the main card. The main portion of the card will also feature matchups between Li Jinglian vs Daichi Abe, OVP vs Tyson Pedro and a main event of Donald Cerrone vs Lean Edwards.
Predictions below
Donald Cerrone over Leon Edwards
Ovince Saint Preux over Tyson Pedro
Jessica Rose Clark over Jessica Eye
Li Jingliang over Daichi Abe
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I feel as if this is a long overdue post. However, my reluctance to actually sit down and
pen down type my thoughts on this subject is probably due to the fact that there are a thousand and one opinions on this topic. Every long distance relationship is unique in it's own way. That said, I do believe there are a few things that all persons in long distance relationships (or those considering long distance relationships) must do to make things work!
So having dated Chi for 3 years long distance, I think it's about time to tell you a few things we did to make the relationship work!
#1 – Communicate Constantly
I CANNOT stress this enough. Yes every relationship needs good communication but in a long distance relationship, it is even more important. Why? Well for one, you need a way to stay in touch as you are miles apart from each-other. Two, it makes you involved in the other person's life as you'll probably always talk about things you've done during the day or are about to do.
Ensure you discuss new decisions you intend on making, seek for your partners opinion and advice on situations. Do not make a life changing decision and inform your partner after it's done and dusted. Constant communication not only allows you to know the other person is doing okay, but it makes both parties feel involved in the other person's life.; Greet each-other in the morning and night- it is very very important
Chi and I literally were in contact every single day! Although some people think we were a bit excessive, we could tell what the next move of the other person will be which was also great for building trust!
#2 – Keep External Parties External
All outside parties should remain outside. This is not to say that you shouldn't take advice from people around you but know when to draw the line. Keep the details of your arguments, the good times, special moments to yourselves. Long distance relationships are complex enough for you to include comments and unsolicited opinions from other people into the mix.
Some people wish you well and some don't. The sad part is you can't always tell who is who so it's best to avoid unnecessary chit chat about your relationship.
#3 – Do things together
You're probably wondering how this is possible but trust me it is! I remember my housemates walking into my room in uni and asking "What are you doing?" and I'd often times reply "Watching a movie with Chi"… We had days when we decided on a movie we both want to watch, we'll start the movie together over a video or voice call, end the call and make commentaries about it as the movie went along via text – I know, that's a lot of effort, but it's the sort of thing that kept our 3 year long distance relationship going.
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Now I'm not saying you should do the exact same thing but you need to find ways to do things together. Recommend series that both of you can watch separately and talk about later. Recommend music albums to listen to. If you both love to read, recommend books. Take the other person shopping with you via Skype or Whatsapp. Be creative in finding things to do together!
#4 – Remember important dates
… and I'm not talking about Birthdays, Valentine day and so on. Those are given. I'm talking about dates like when exams start (if either party is studying), the date for that job interview, the first day of work, the date for that special program your partner is organising and so on. Not only does it show that you care enough to remember the little things, it also shows that you are interested in every aspect of your partners life.
Wherever possible, celebrate such dates and occasions. Making the little things count will also help build memories.
#5 – Be honest
Last but not the least, do not create room for doubt or distrust between you and your partner. It's the last thing you need in a Long distance relationship and dishonesty will inevitably lead to the death of your relationship.
These tips
and a few other things are what kept Chi and I together for 3 years and so from us, we hope they do help another couple out there foster and make their love even more beautiful!


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Hello everyone! I am back with a review on my first summer read and I am sharing the next book I am moving into! I don't always get the time I want to sit down and really enjoy a book but here lately I have been making the time. Today I am very happy to be sharing my thoughts on The Shack and host a DUAL GIVEAWAY! All the info is in the video and below you can find all the information and entry form for the giveaway!
My mom is the one who suggested I read this book. She read it herself and found the book very very interesting. It wasn't long before she was telling everyone she knew about it, encouraging us all to read it. This is a Christian Fiction book. Its not a true story but there are parts in the book that are true for the author. I think any good Christian Novel is meant to open our minds and give us a different idea on how things could be. Basically to plant a seed. I think this book has a way of opening your mind and your heart at the same time. Christian fiction tends to give you a new idea without be so confronting and bold. So in this book the main character Mack receives a letter signed Papa inviting him back to a shack that he owns where his young daughter was raped and killed. Clearly this is a place that he doesn't like visiting because of all the hurt it holds for him. However, he does go and during that time he is confronted with the Holy Trinity. But its not as you think. The holy trinity including GOD comes in human form. During the long weekend Mack has many many conversations with the trinity about his daughter, life, death and Christianity. The Holy Trinity is represented by a large African American WOMAN and Jesus is a Middle Easter Carpenter and The Holy Spirit appears as a semi-transparent Asian woman named Sarayu. So this is where I think so many people are getting hung up. But lets get past the Authors idea of of the trinity and really get to what I think the meaning of the book is all about. This book talks a lot about suffering. Mack asks GOD about this and really got more questions than answers. Which is the way a lot of the book is written. From the way I got it, God created people with the free will to commit evil. God has an ultimate plan for our lives which cannot be overcome, even by acts of evil. Though out the book there are references to " religious conditioning " suggesting that maybe we should look at everything we have been taught to see if they can break some of the stereotypes about God. Another part of the book suggests that there is not just one way to get to God. Most people are taught that there is only one way....through Jesus Christ but the book suggests that God meets you where you are.
Those who love me come from every system that exists. They are Buddhists or Mormons, Baptists or Muslims, Democrats, Republicans and many who don't vote or are not part of any Sunday morning or religious institutions. I have followers who were murderers and many who were self-righteous. Some are bankers and bookies, Americans and Iraqis, Jews and Palestinians. I have no desire to make them Christian, but I do want to join them in their transformation into sons and daughters of my Papa, into my brothers and sisters, into my Beloved. (p. 182)
Another aspect of this book is God not being so mean. Most of us all know of the God that really takes a active role in punishing sinners. Instead this book projects a all loving God. Most of us have been taught to basically fear God and in this book it totally goes against that.
A huge part of the book is relationships. It emphasizes that a relationship with God is the most important thing not all the " stories" we were told growing up. Basically he is saying the details don't really matter. What matters is your personal relationship with God. I personally think God shows himself however we need to see him to get the message. Is it possible that Mack really saw 3 people who represented the trinity?? Sure I do. I think God can transform into whatever we need as individuals. In human form, angel form, in your dreams and even a thought can be from God. Whatever it takes for you to receive whatever message or lesson he wants you to understand.
So with this book - A Christian Book - being at the top of the New York Times paperback fiction best-seller list for 36 weeks in a row says something. To me it says people in this time.. people now, are searching for answers far beyond the doctrine of the church. Basically this book goes against most of the scriptures that many of us, including myself have been taught. For me, the over all concept of the book is that God is all loving and does meet you where you are. I do believe this book is meant to not only open your mind to maybe a new way of thinking about God. This is the perfect book in so many ways for a book club. There are so many things that can be debated and discussed. Its not a huge book so it is small enough where the busiest people can get through it. I think this book will talk to so many people in so many different ways that the experience of reading it will be very different for everyone. I think everyone who opens the cover and reads the pages will find meaning to fit their life. Just one line from this book can be life changing. And there are so many. The only way to see for yourself what all the fuss is about with this book, is simply read it yourself.
So now that I am finished reading The Shack I am moving on into my next summer read! A few weeks ago I was watching Super Soul Sunday with Oprah when she brought on Dr. Shefali Tsabary. I watched just a few minutes of the show and then woke my husband to come watch it with me. I was so touched by this new way of parenting that I had to get the book. This is a new way of parenting your child on more of a spiritual level than anything else. Its about the natural consequences and not ones that you carry from your childhood on into the lives of the children you have around you. I know that a lot of parents will read this and be like..." yea right" but again.. maybe just maybe there is a new better way. Parenting is so hard and we all are basically learning as we go and I am so excited to start reading this book! Scott and I have been in therapy trying to find better ways of learning to cope with life and also how to parent better. This is just another tool that we are using to help guide us as parents to be the best parents we can be for the children we are raising.
I am totally excited about both book and I think the best thing you can do when you love a book, is share it. So I am hosting a dual giveaway open to everyone. I am going to be giving one lucky reader a copy of The Shack and another lucky winner a copy of The Conscious Parent. I would love love love it if after you read the book, if you could let me know your thoughts on it. If you are interested in winning one of these books for yourself just follow the steps in the rafflecopter widget below. If you are unsure about how rafflecopter works, check out this post that does a great job explaining it. Basically there are lots of ways to get entered and rafflecopter picks the winner for me. This giveaway is going to last until Monday June 16 when I will announce the winner in a VIDEO and ON THIS POST. Please check either to see if you are the winner and I will also be personally notifying you. If you don't respond in 48 hours, I will have to pick another winner. I will be ordering the books and having them sent directly to the winners.
Good Luck!
I really want to take a minute and say thank you to Kiirsten who was kind enough to send me The Shack to read. Its readers and viewers like her, that makes blogging and youtubing so wonderful. I will be sending her book back but I truly enjoyed reading it. Thank you again. I think that's a sign of a really good book when it gets passed around!