My heart is so heavy and sad. Divers found 8 more bodies today in an undisclosed area on the 4th deck which had not been previously searched, but where several passengers advised the authorities to look. One of the bodies is suspected to be little 5 year old Dayana Ariotti. I would imagine one of the 8 bodies will be of her father as he reportedly went back to their cabin with her to get his diabetes medication.
This brings the total dead to 25 with 7 more still missing. I cannot imagine the grief her Mother feels. This is so tragic...so unnecessary...so many lives destroyed because of that egomaniac Captain who drove that ship like a race car.
Hopefully, they will find the rest of the missing, including the Heils, so all the families can have closure.
God Bless those brave divers searching inside that ship to bring comfort and answers to so many...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
RIP Whitney Houston...
image from Google images
She was talented, so beautiful, the epitome of what so many women aspire to be. Women of her talent and beauty are almost always held to an expectation of perfection. No doubt by many, she was idolized. Very difficult standard to live one's life...
I am not condoning her battle with drugs and alcohol, but I for one, do not know the pressures and stress she had to deal with. I was so touched by what her real life bodyguard Ray, spoke of at her funeral today. We do not realize the sacrifice artists give to do what they love to do, so we can enjoy their talents. They do travel to us, away from their families, spend countless hours on planes, buses, cars, in all kinds of weather...there is more to it than just buying a ticket...
Personally, I cannot imagine having cameras flash in my face 24/7 each time I would step outside to do anything, professionally or personal, regardless of how I felt or looked...
It's a world only those involved can understand. Can any of us really imagine the loss and sadness of an emotional situation and having to get on a stage in front of millions of people and sing our hearts out and perform as if everything was "just fine"?
I can't...
She was a rare talent and I am thankful for the gifts she left behind.
May God lift up her family and friends to give them the strength to deal with their great loss.
Rest in peace Whitney Houston....
Monday, February 13, 2012
Changing it Up Ninja Style...
Wish I knew more about food combinations best suited to my body type to lose weight fast...the last nutritionist I went to had me drinking Carnation Instant Breakfast for breakfast, drinking 8/8oz of water daily, frozen meals for lunch and watching my portions at night with no potatoes, white anything or bread. I lost 5 pounds, but was sick of the food...and gained it back.
I watched Dr. Oz today. He showed fat burning meals for Big Bottoms, Big Middles, Big Tops and Big Thighs... I wrote down the one for Big Middles...it was a whole grain English muffin, olive oil, Swiss cheese, avocado slices, tomato slices, poached egg with cherry tomatoes on the side. In addition, he suggested taking 1000mg of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) with it to facilitate the fat burning. He suggested eating this mega breakfast every day for five consecutive days. I didn't have the avocados or the CLA, but it was tasty.
I realize everyone has to be proactive and responsible when Dr. Oz suggests these things. In an hour show he cannot give all the precautions or conflicts with individuals health issues.... so each of us have to google and investigate on our own.
He also discussed the benefits of Raspberry Keytones and to start with 100mg, working up to 300mg. This supplement, equivalent to eating 90 pounds of Raspberries, tricks the body into thinking it is skinny and supposedly, the pounds fall off.
I googled it and found if someone has heart issues or thyroid issues it could have dire side effects, or lead to thyroid problems. It suggested not being on it for more than 3 months. I am kind of surprised he did not advise to check with one's doctor first...
I could not get myself to go to the gym and deal with the irritating gym goers, so I dressed like a ninja to protect myself from the winds and jogged around the hills of our neighborhood. When I cover my mouth and nose with a scarf, my breath fogs up my glasses. I don't dare jog without them. It looks like we might get some rain or a small storm...it is cold today.
The gym protocol is to wipe the machine you use after use with a disinfectant. First off, I HATE the smell of whatever that stuff is in the spa bottle. Being the germ a phobic person I am, I wipe down the machine BEFORE and AFTER, mainly because I see so many NOT WIPING DOWN the machine after they finish. I also see people who wet a paper towel with the disinfectant and then carry the same towel to each machine they go to and use it to wipe down the machine and their sweat from their forehead....GROSS!
When I go to the gym, it is like going into the dentist office for a root canal. I want to get in and get it over with as soon as possible. Invariably, there is someone I knew from computer class or art class who wants to catch up, which I don't mind...but we have re-elections going on for our board members and there is a lot of controversy right now since the board members decided to build a full kitchen to use only for club functions. There is a lot of grumbling going on due to this, so consequently, residents have their strong opinions on which board members should be not re-elected...
The last thing I need in my life right now (or ever) is DRAMA and GOSSIP! Some times I can zip in and zip out of the gym...but too often, I get snagged and cannot figure a way to graciously excuse myself...
How do people keep looking nice when they work out regularly? I have given up with my hair. I am over due for a hair cut, but decided, as motivation, I could not get my hair done until I lose at least ten pounds. My face stays red and splotchy for over an hour when I get home...I have dry hair, so normally, I wash it every three or four days...I can even go a week....but NOT when I am working out and getting all sweaty! I am washing it almost every day and it is drying out even more! I look like hell...
When my husband and I go out, he turns to me and asks, "Are you going to brush your hair?" I tell him NO, it won't help. Get used to it. This is me until I lose ten pounds... Maybe that is why we have been staying home lately...
I watched Dr. Oz today. He showed fat burning meals for Big Bottoms, Big Middles, Big Tops and Big Thighs... I wrote down the one for Big Middles...it was a whole grain English muffin, olive oil, Swiss cheese, avocado slices, tomato slices, poached egg with cherry tomatoes on the side. In addition, he suggested taking 1000mg of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) with it to facilitate the fat burning. He suggested eating this mega breakfast every day for five consecutive days. I didn't have the avocados or the CLA, but it was tasty.
I realize everyone has to be proactive and responsible when Dr. Oz suggests these things. In an hour show he cannot give all the precautions or conflicts with individuals health issues.... so each of us have to google and investigate on our own.
He also discussed the benefits of Raspberry Keytones and to start with 100mg, working up to 300mg. This supplement, equivalent to eating 90 pounds of Raspberries, tricks the body into thinking it is skinny and supposedly, the pounds fall off.
I googled it and found if someone has heart issues or thyroid issues it could have dire side effects, or lead to thyroid problems. It suggested not being on it for more than 3 months. I am kind of surprised he did not advise to check with one's doctor first...
I could not get myself to go to the gym and deal with the irritating gym goers, so I dressed like a ninja to protect myself from the winds and jogged around the hills of our neighborhood. When I cover my mouth and nose with a scarf, my breath fogs up my glasses. I don't dare jog without them. It looks like we might get some rain or a small storm...it is cold today.
The gym protocol is to wipe the machine you use after use with a disinfectant. First off, I HATE the smell of whatever that stuff is in the spa bottle. Being the germ a phobic person I am, I wipe down the machine BEFORE and AFTER, mainly because I see so many NOT WIPING DOWN the machine after they finish. I also see people who wet a paper towel with the disinfectant and then carry the same towel to each machine they go to and use it to wipe down the machine and their sweat from their forehead....GROSS!
When I go to the gym, it is like going into the dentist office for a root canal. I want to get in and get it over with as soon as possible. Invariably, there is someone I knew from computer class or art class who wants to catch up, which I don't mind...but we have re-elections going on for our board members and there is a lot of controversy right now since the board members decided to build a full kitchen to use only for club functions. There is a lot of grumbling going on due to this, so consequently, residents have their strong opinions on which board members should be not re-elected...
The last thing I need in my life right now (or ever) is DRAMA and GOSSIP! Some times I can zip in and zip out of the gym...but too often, I get snagged and cannot figure a way to graciously excuse myself...
How do people keep looking nice when they work out regularly? I have given up with my hair. I am over due for a hair cut, but decided, as motivation, I could not get my hair done until I lose at least ten pounds. My face stays red and splotchy for over an hour when I get home...I have dry hair, so normally, I wash it every three or four days...I can even go a week....but NOT when I am working out and getting all sweaty! I am washing it almost every day and it is drying out even more! I look like hell...
When my husband and I go out, he turns to me and asks, "Are you going to brush your hair?" I tell him NO, it won't help. Get used to it. This is me until I lose ten pounds... Maybe that is why we have been staying home lately...
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Magpie #104
photo prompt from Tess Kincaid
hostess and challenge from Magpie Tales
embrace differences gently
never black or white
individuals unite
~dkb~
Thursday, February 9, 2012
In The Zone...
Got a lot going on today with gardeners blowing out the rock in our yard....estimates from two more Paver companies, getting everything ready for my daughter arriving tomorrow... So I had to get up extra early and get to the gym to do my work out...
These past 8 days I have been working out, I have given some private nick names to some of the regulars who also in the gym... "The Sniffer" is a man I think lives in the gym, because no matter what time I come in, he is there on the end, doing the elliptical and he constantly sniffs...more like blows out his nose while working out... extremely irritating. I have to blast my iPod so I don't hear him. Other people working out next to him, often leave mumbling unpleasantries...When I leave he is still going strong on his machine.
Then there is "the Moaner"; a woman who, bless her heart, is determined to drop pounds and inches. She sounds like she is having more fun than how she looks while working out...If you don't look at her, you swear you are listening to an x-rated movie...
"The Slapper" is a short man who runs on the treadmill. He doesn't look heavy, but he slaps his feet so heavily and loud, it sounds like he is wearing swim fins on his feet! He sweats up a storm and sounds like he is going to pass out any minute...
There is a tiny Asian women I call "the Twister" because while walking fast on the treadmill, she moves her hands and arms side to side like she is doing the twist. If I am not focused, my peripheral vision picks up her movements and interferes with my treadmill workout.
I have tried using my earphones to watch TV, looking out at the mountains beyond the gym windows, or using my iPod. Definitely, listening to my iPod is the best.
This morning, I was in the zone, my iPod shuffle was on some great Oldies But Goodies and Neil Diamond...just the right beat to work out to and help me tune out all the noise around me. I got into a rhythm and had my best work out yet.
Today is going to be a great day and tomorrow, EVEN BETTER!
These past 8 days I have been working out, I have given some private nick names to some of the regulars who also in the gym... "The Sniffer" is a man I think lives in the gym, because no matter what time I come in, he is there on the end, doing the elliptical and he constantly sniffs...more like blows out his nose while working out... extremely irritating. I have to blast my iPod so I don't hear him. Other people working out next to him, often leave mumbling unpleasantries...When I leave he is still going strong on his machine.
Then there is "the Moaner"; a woman who, bless her heart, is determined to drop pounds and inches. She sounds like she is having more fun than how she looks while working out...If you don't look at her, you swear you are listening to an x-rated movie...
"The Slapper" is a short man who runs on the treadmill. He doesn't look heavy, but he slaps his feet so heavily and loud, it sounds like he is wearing swim fins on his feet! He sweats up a storm and sounds like he is going to pass out any minute...
There is a tiny Asian women I call "the Twister" because while walking fast on the treadmill, she moves her hands and arms side to side like she is doing the twist. If I am not focused, my peripheral vision picks up her movements and interferes with my treadmill workout.
I have tried using my earphones to watch TV, looking out at the mountains beyond the gym windows, or using my iPod. Definitely, listening to my iPod is the best.
This morning, I was in the zone, my iPod shuffle was on some great Oldies But Goodies and Neil Diamond...just the right beat to work out to and help me tune out all the noise around me. I got into a rhythm and had my best work out yet.
Today is going to be a great day and tomorrow, EVEN BETTER!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Magpie #103
a grave at the Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow
photo from Tess Kincaid
poetry challenge from Magpie Tales aka The Mag
longing gentle clasp of self
capture only kills
ones essence of individuality
~dkb~
ones essence of individuality
~dkb~
It's Going To Be Worth It...
It's cold today. Overcast, gray clouds, 30% chance of rain and a freezing, biting wind.
We had an estimate this morning from a paving company to re-do the space where our in ground spa used to be... great ideas, but too much money.
Inside, I lay on the carpet doing floor exercises to strengthen my core...As my stomach spasms uncontrollably I grimace in pain and tell myself, "It's going to be worth it...it's going to be worth it..."
We had an estimate this morning from a paving company to re-do the space where our in ground spa used to be... great ideas, but too much money.
Inside, I lay on the carpet doing floor exercises to strengthen my core...As my stomach spasms uncontrollably I grimace in pain and tell myself, "It's going to be worth it...it's going to be worth it..."
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