"Everything you see I owe to spaghetti." - Sophia Loren This is a popular quote that is known by many and imaged on walls all around the world -- it also graces my wall. I wonder whether all women are aware of the powerfulness of this quote by Sophia Loren. The strength and confidence it [...]
Category: health matters
Green Oatmeal Muffins — breakfast olé
I love oats. At least five of seven mornings, my breakfast consists of oatmeal with fruits, berries and (preferably) roasted nuts. Who doesn't like a healthy, fruity, energy boosting breakfast to kick-start the day? That's right. For the past months and years, smoothies -- especially green smoothies -- have been the thing in the healthy living [...]
May I interest you in a little gardening lifestyle?
Waaay way back in history, all mankind had to hunt and gather to get food and nourish their families. Their meals consisted of plants (probably not rarely undefined plants), vegetables, fruits, fish and meat. They were self-dependent and speaking of the health aspect of their eating habits would be doubtful but nature-based. So how bad [...]
little notion on the go: set yourself free
Do you know weeks during which you feel like you can not escape? Like you are trapped in some kind of way and cannot set loose? I can't quite define where I feel trapped, so I blame the whole week for just holding me captive. I was just about to say, "not physically but rather [...]
spotlight on morning routines — take 1
This following notion is take 1 (the impact of morning routines on us) of 2 (the beauty of seasonal morning routines). Recently, I have been philosophizing about how different the unique ways are through which we all view tiny aspects of life -- these tiny aspects ultimately sum up to define our world view. I find [...]
acting 101: #1 loving your instrument
In the art of acting, your body is your instrument. Before you can use your body as means to an end -- which is embodying a character --, you need to feel good about yourself first and also be able to move freely and comfortably. So there are two aspects that you have to be [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — the day after
My first three-day detox experience is over and looking back, I gladly want to share my thoughts and experiences with all of you detox virgins out there who have been following this short little journey with me. RECAP Recapturing the first and foremost fact, I guess I can no longer call myself a detox virgin. [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — part 4: day 3
Oh you sweet little thang! (Talking in reply to the sound of the coffee machine at work -- No, I did not have a cup of coffee on the last cleansing day. I just enjoyed the familiar sound of the coffee maker. Now come on! Don't you have a little trust in my determination?! 🙂 [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — part 3: day 2
I can proudly announce that I did not touch a cup of coffee yesterday (detox day 2). I got over it, kind of. At work, my collegues must have been sensing my being low on the caffeine ("low" like "zero input") did not make me a very motivated/motivating person and tried to make me give [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — part 2: day 1
If I only showed you my detox diary notes I have written down throughout the day yesterday... You would totally think I was a coffeine addict (and my notes make me slightly think that I actually am... hmm). Just thinking about what I went through yesterday, I feel sorry for myself. Several times, I was [...]
