11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
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9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
mitty's resume...need assistance
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Good Morning,
It came to my attention that there was a small hiccup in the system last week OR should I say a mild hairball cough?
Mitty aka Mittens was in charge of the MMN e-mail while I was out of town...but she failed to perform her duty.
So, Mitty has been put on notice! I'm afraid she has become a financial drain on the MMN operation and needs to find outside employment. She has been working on her resume and I ask that you take a moment to read and pass on to any contacts or potential employers. We would be most appreciative.
Sincerely,
Amanda Editor and Chief!!!
*********
Mittens Vallo
Education:
Street
Work Experience:
Monday Morning News dancer, performer, features writer
Published Author- "Mitty's Haiku Corner" a chapbook of original poems
Achievements:
???
Activities & Skills:
effective in kitty massage
type 70+ wpm with 98% errors
operate small machinery (can open cabinet doors with hinges)
excellent people skills
Certification(s)
Completed "Living Well With a Disability" Facilitator Training 5/11
Licensure
Rabies and Feline AIDS Vaccination (current)
Special Interests:
napping
licking ear buds
bird watching
References:
Dr. Andrea Shuster, DVM
Columbus, OH 43212
Susan the Cat Foster Care Lady
Westgate, OH
Juanita Sanchez
Assistant Rooms Manager
Hilton Inn Express
O'Fallon, MO
Okay, Mitty has just asked for her job back...I have a face full of kitty fur and a nose of tuna breath. (Ewwww...) after we address hygiene she's REHIRED!!! This is just the kind of worker we need around here.
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. now she's napping
Good Morning,
It came to my attention that there was a small hiccup in the system last week OR should I say a mild hairball cough?
Mitty aka Mittens was in charge of the MMN e-mail while I was out of town...but she failed to perform her duty.
So, Mitty has been put on notice! I'm afraid she has become a financial drain on the MMN operation and needs to find outside employment. She has been working on her resume and I ask that you take a moment to read and pass on to any contacts or potential employers. We would be most appreciative.
Sincerely,
Amanda Editor and Chief!!!
*********
Mittens Vallo
Education:
Street
Work Experience:
Monday Morning News dancer, performer, features writer
Published Author- "Mitty's Haiku Corner" a chapbook of original poems
Achievements:
???
Activities & Skills:
effective in kitty massage
type 70+ wpm with 98% errors
operate small machinery (can open cabinet doors with hinges)
excellent people skills
Certification(s)
Completed "Living Well With a Disability" Facilitator Training 5/11
Licensure
Rabies and Feline AIDS Vaccination (current)
Special Interests:
napping
licking ear buds
bird watching
References:
Dr. Andrea Shuster, DVM
Columbus, OH 43212
Susan the Cat Foster Care Lady
Westgate, OH
Juanita Sanchez
Assistant Rooms Manager
Hilton Inn Express
O'Fallon, MO
Okay, Mitty has just asked for her job back...I have a face full of kitty fur and a nose of tuna breath. (Ewwww...) after we address hygiene she's REHIRED!!! This is just the kind of worker we need around here.
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. now she's napping
let's go to the instant replay!
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Good Morning,
I have a very small matter of greeeeat importance this morning! As I was cleaning up my files this morning I came across this...
"Get in the Zone" from the College Basketball Experience...
Think of it this way. I have very bad balance. Every time I go to reload my shot in a rapid fire competition it feels a bit like standing on a water bed. Ol Pistol Pete to my right was a machine!!! Cranking out shots so fast there was a trail of smoke!
I lost this "friendly" competition...25 to 37!!!
My shaky right leg will not go out the loser! Dad may have begged off “arthritis in both hands” but he was soon to be seen disappearing, running off to shoot more free throws! ...and i want a REMATCH!
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. "Look at the scoreboard!" (stomp stomp!) I'm comin' for ya Dad!!! : )
I have a very small matter of greeeeat importance this morning! As I was cleaning up my files this morning I came across this...
"Get in the Zone" from the College Basketball Experience...
Think of it this way. I have very bad balance. Every time I go to reload my shot in a rapid fire competition it feels a bit like standing on a water bed. Ol Pistol Pete to my right was a machine!!! Cranking out shots so fast there was a trail of smoke!
I lost this "friendly" competition...25 to 37!!!
My shaky right leg will not go out the loser! Dad may have begged off “arthritis in both hands” but he was soon to be seen disappearing, running off to shoot more free throws! ...and i want a REMATCH!
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. "Look at the scoreboard!" (stomp stomp!) I'm comin' for ya Dad!!! : )
Paddlin'
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Good Morning,
I had the good fortune of taking my maiden voyage in a kayak this weekend on Lone Star Lake. Regardless of ability, I think this is an activity anyone can enjoy. So, I'd like to encourage ALL to try...
5 Reasons to Try Paddling
1. You can adopt an ease to the language not typical of the urban Midwest.
In the West people get stoked...
ya’ll, honeys in the South
you sit and tawk in New Yawk
go "out and aboot" up North
now Midwesterners have somethin’ to do too. Go paddlin! : )
2. With cell phones, we are tuned into each other greater than ever before, physically though it has come at a cost as we so often miss the opportunity to interact with those around us. By choosing to go out in a kayak for a couple hours you are choosing to support friendly face-to-face communication with strangers.
3. People with houses on the lake may come out to great you and on some mornings have even opened up a window and turned up the stereo for all to enjoy (feels very different than when your apartment neighbor decides to do this).
4. If you travel in a pack and someone brings enough snacks, you are basically a party that floats! And...if you like to talk, you have a captive audience! Remember though that the corollary is also true. You are a captive audience! This might not be the best time to share your stories of Sacagawea and goals for Eskimo rolls...
5. The Polynesian navigational system...
In double-hauled canoes, "Papa Mau" and his crew made their way from Hawaii to Tahiti, reading only subtle changes in wind direction, waves, the flight of birds, the course of dolphins, the color of the water...
In no time whatsoever a new kayaker can determine that this unfortunate situation means log jam. : )
Happy Monday,
Amanda
Good Morning,
I had the good fortune of taking my maiden voyage in a kayak this weekend on Lone Star Lake. Regardless of ability, I think this is an activity anyone can enjoy. So, I'd like to encourage ALL to try...
5 Reasons to Try Paddling
1. You can adopt an ease to the language not typical of the urban Midwest.
In the West people get stoked...
ya’ll, honeys in the South
you sit and tawk in New Yawk
go "out and aboot" up North
now Midwesterners have somethin’ to do too. Go paddlin! : )
2. With cell phones, we are tuned into each other greater than ever before, physically though it has come at a cost as we so often miss the opportunity to interact with those around us. By choosing to go out in a kayak for a couple hours you are choosing to support friendly face-to-face communication with strangers.
3. People with houses on the lake may come out to great you and on some mornings have even opened up a window and turned up the stereo for all to enjoy (feels very different than when your apartment neighbor decides to do this).
4. If you travel in a pack and someone brings enough snacks, you are basically a party that floats! And...if you like to talk, you have a captive audience! Remember though that the corollary is also true. You are a captive audience! This might not be the best time to share your stories of Sacagawea and goals for Eskimo rolls...
5. The Polynesian navigational system...
In double-hauled canoes, "Papa Mau" and his crew made their way from Hawaii to Tahiti, reading only subtle changes in wind direction, waves, the flight of birds, the course of dolphins, the color of the water...
In no time whatsoever a new kayaker can determine that this unfortunate situation means log jam. : )
Happy Monday,
Amanda
Will I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
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I like in Pennsylvania and my birthday is today. I failed my permit test and want to take it tomorrow instead of going to school. My parents will let me do this. Will the DMV still issue me my permit if I pass the test? ThanksWill I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
im pretty sure the dmv will still give you your permit if you take it during school hoursWill I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
The DMV probably doesn't care. But you better have a good excuse to give your school.Will I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
yeah they will I took mine during school hours, the DMV has no relation to your school
im pretty sure the dmv will still give you your permit if you take it during school hoursWill I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
The DMV probably doesn't care. But you better have a good excuse to give your school.Will I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
yeah they will I took mine during school hours, the DMV has no relation to your school
In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
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I want to go get my permit. When should I start standing in line? A few minutes before it opens? An hour?In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
With the layoffs of the employees and reduced hours it may be a bit more time consuming than normal.
You may want to consider having your mail forwarded to the office that you plan to go to.
By the way, you should be old enough to drive straight to the bar and have your first drink when you get out.In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
usually you can check by phone the wait/go to place where line is not that long for the basic
With the layoffs of the employees and reduced hours it may be a bit more time consuming than normal.
You may want to consider having your mail forwarded to the office that you plan to go to.
By the way, you should be old enough to drive straight to the bar and have your first drink when you get out.In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
usually you can check by phone the wait/go to place where line is not that long for the basic
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Saks Off 5th Event
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Last night I attended an awesome blogger event at Saks Off 5th at the Legends sponsored by KC Blogger Meetup, a group that my friend, Jeanee, co-founded.
Admittedly, I was a little nervous about the event. I'm shy in large groups and didn't know what to expect, but more importantly, shopping isn't really my thing. I tend to pride myself on my frugal nature and (somewhat) minimalism. Clothes shopping terrifies me, nothing ever seems to fit right and I'm not really a fashionista.
BUT I was proven wrong. I had a great time pursuing the goods at Saks Off 5th with lots of lovely blogger ladies. In true Stephanie fashion, I was mostly found hanging around the home good items and the food table. Surprise, surprise, I know!
I even scored this lovely turtle. OMG guys. I've wanted a Jonathan Adler turtle for years. I even blogged about one in my post on BHG style spotters blog recently and here around Christmas. My friend, Crystal, found his younger brother hiding away in a box that I had skimmed over and I quickly snatched it out of her hands claiming it as my own. Truly the treasure of the evening.
As the store manager stated, they have everything from $5.00 to $5,000.00 price tags. I was very impressed with the price range and truly felt like there were a lot of things that fit my budget and my style. Many items in the store were discounted or on sale, which is also a huge bonus in my book!
Don't worry about my friend who I swiped the turtle from, she walked away with these adorable whale salt and pepper shakers, also by Jonathon Adler. And who wouldn't adore the lovely turquoise bracelet and bright color-blocked totes!
Thanks Saks Off 5th and KC Blogger Meetup for organizing and hosting such a great event! Now, I'm really looking forward to the Madewell Fall Preview Event!
Last night I attended an awesome blogger event at Saks Off 5th at the Legends sponsored by KC Blogger Meetup, a group that my friend, Jeanee, co-founded. Admittedly, I was a little nervous about the event. I'm shy in large groups and didn't know what to expect, but more importantly, shopping isn't really my thing. I tend to pride myself on my frugal nature and (somewhat) minimalism. Clothes shopping terrifies me, nothing ever seems to fit right and I'm not really a fashionista.
BUT I was proven wrong. I had a great time pursuing the goods at Saks Off 5th with lots of lovely blogger ladies. In true Stephanie fashion, I was mostly found hanging around the home good items and the food table. Surprise, surprise, I know!
I even scored this lovely turtle. OMG guys. I've wanted a Jonathan Adler turtle for years. I even blogged about one in my post on BHG style spotters blog recently and here around Christmas. My friend, Crystal, found his younger brother hiding away in a box that I had skimmed over and I quickly snatched it out of her hands claiming it as my own. Truly the treasure of the evening.
As the store manager stated, they have everything from $5.00 to $5,000.00 price tags. I was very impressed with the price range and truly felt like there were a lot of things that fit my budget and my style. Many items in the store were discounted or on sale, which is also a huge bonus in my book!
Don't worry about my friend who I swiped the turtle from, she walked away with these adorable whale salt and pepper shakers, also by Jonathon Adler. And who wouldn't adore the lovely turquoise bracelet and bright color-blocked totes!
Thanks Saks Off 5th and KC Blogger Meetup for organizing and hosting such a great event! Now, I'm really looking forward to the Madewell Fall Preview Event!
Can you help me with these DMV test questions?
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Q1: Which of the following statements is true:
*There is no minimum speed limit in California
*The maximum speed limit on undivided STATE highways is 65 mph
*You may exceed the posted speed limit to “keep with the flow of traffic”
*None of the above
Q2:If you are involved in an accident, causing injury or death, you must report it:
*To the DMV within 24 days
*To the DMV within 24 hours
*To the CHP within 24 days
*To the CHP within 24 hours
Q3:You may not park:
*Within 25 feet of a fire hydrant
*Within 15 feet of a fire station driveway
*Within 5 feet of a sidewalk ramp for the disabled
*Within 5 feet of a crosswalk
Q4:If your car has a sudden blowout:
*Be prepared for a sudden pull to the side of the blowout
* Do not brake unless it is an emergency
*Turn on your warning flashers immediately
* All of the above
Help me with these quetsions plz!Can you help me with these DMV test questions?
*None of the above
To the CHP within 24 hours
Within 5 feet of a crosswalk
All of the abovehappy wheels 2
*There is no minimum speed limit in California
*The maximum speed limit on undivided STATE highways is 65 mph
*You may exceed the posted speed limit to “keep with the flow of traffic”
*None of the above
Q2:If you are involved in an accident, causing injury or death, you must report it:
*To the DMV within 24 days
*To the DMV within 24 hours
*To the CHP within 24 days
*To the CHP within 24 hours
Q3:You may not park:
*Within 25 feet of a fire hydrant
*Within 15 feet of a fire station driveway
*Within 5 feet of a sidewalk ramp for the disabled
*Within 5 feet of a crosswalk
Q4:If your car has a sudden blowout:
*Be prepared for a sudden pull to the side of the blowout
* Do not brake unless it is an emergency
*Turn on your warning flashers immediately
* All of the above
Help me with these quetsions plz!Can you help me with these DMV test questions?
*None of the above
To the CHP within 24 hours
Within 5 feet of a crosswalk
All of the above
DMV QUESTIONS I NEED SOME HELP?
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I need to go down to the dmv to get away from home to my boyfriends.
the Motor Vehicles Bureau is 2 hours 5 mins away from home,is there anyway I can get an ID from an A dmv approved driving improvement school since it's .9 miles away and within more of a walking distance?DMV QUESTIONS I NEED SOME HELP?
No - the DMV is the only one that can issue a State approved ID...................maybe there is one closer to you - have you looked online for one ???
the Motor Vehicles Bureau is 2 hours 5 mins away from home,is there anyway I can get an ID from an A dmv approved driving improvement school since it's .9 miles away and within more of a walking distance?DMV QUESTIONS I NEED SOME HELP?
No - the DMV is the only one that can issue a State approved ID...................maybe there is one closer to you - have you looked online for one ???
Will I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
To contact us Click HERE
I like in Pennsylvania and my birthday is today. I failed my permit test and want to take it tomorrow instead of going to school. My parents will let me do this. Will the DMV still issue me my permit if I pass the test? ThanksWill I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
im pretty sure the dmv will still give you your permit if you take it during school hoursWill I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
The DMV probably doesn't care. But you better have a good excuse to give your school.Will I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
yeah they will I took mine during school hours, the DMV has no relation to your school
im pretty sure the dmv will still give you your permit if you take it during school hoursWill I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
The DMV probably doesn't care. But you better have a good excuse to give your school.Will I be allowed my learner's permit during school hours?
yeah they will I took mine during school hours, the DMV has no relation to your school
In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
To contact us Click HERE
I want to go get my permit. When should I start standing in line? A few minutes before it opens? An hour?In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
With the layoffs of the employees and reduced hours it may be a bit more time consuming than normal.
You may want to consider having your mail forwarded to the office that you plan to go to.
By the way, you should be old enough to drive straight to the bar and have your first drink when you get out.In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
usually you can check by phone the wait/go to place where line is not that long for the basic
With the layoffs of the employees and reduced hours it may be a bit more time consuming than normal.
You may want to consider having your mail forwarded to the office that you plan to go to.
By the way, you should be old enough to drive straight to the bar and have your first drink when you get out.In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
usually you can check by phone the wait/go to place where line is not that long for the basic
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
Paddlin'
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Good Morning,
I had the good fortune of taking my maiden voyage in a kayak this weekend on Lone Star Lake. Regardless of ability, I think this is an activity anyone can enjoy. So, I'd like to encourage ALL to try...
5 Reasons to Try Paddling
1. You can adopt an ease to the language not typical of the urban Midwest.
In the West people get stoked...
ya’ll, honeys in the South
you sit and tawk in New Yawk
go "out and aboot" up North
now Midwesterners have somethin’ to do too. Go paddlin! : )
2. With cell phones, we are tuned into each other greater than ever before, physically though it has come at a cost as we so often miss the opportunity to interact with those around us. By choosing to go out in a kayak for a couple hours you are choosing to support friendly face-to-face communication with strangers.
3. People with houses on the lake may come out to great you and on some mornings have even opened up a window and turned up the stereo for all to enjoy (feels very different than when your apartment neighbor decides to do this).
4. If you travel in a pack and someone brings enough snacks, you are basically a party that floats! And...if you like to talk, you have a captive audience! Remember though that the corollary is also true. You are a captive audience! This might not be the best time to share your stories of Sacagawea and goals for Eskimo rolls...
5. The Polynesian navigational system...
In double-hauled canoes, "Papa Mau" and his crew made their way from Hawaii to Tahiti, reading only subtle changes in wind direction, waves, the flight of birds, the course of dolphins, the color of the water...
In no time whatsoever a new kayaker can determine that this unfortunate situation means log jam. : )
Happy Monday,
Amanda
Good Morning,
I had the good fortune of taking my maiden voyage in a kayak this weekend on Lone Star Lake. Regardless of ability, I think this is an activity anyone can enjoy. So, I'd like to encourage ALL to try...
5 Reasons to Try Paddling
1. You can adopt an ease to the language not typical of the urban Midwest.
In the West people get stoked...
ya’ll, honeys in the South
you sit and tawk in New Yawk
go "out and aboot" up North
now Midwesterners have somethin’ to do too. Go paddlin! : )
2. With cell phones, we are tuned into each other greater than ever before, physically though it has come at a cost as we so often miss the opportunity to interact with those around us. By choosing to go out in a kayak for a couple hours you are choosing to support friendly face-to-face communication with strangers.
3. People with houses on the lake may come out to great you and on some mornings have even opened up a window and turned up the stereo for all to enjoy (feels very different than when your apartment neighbor decides to do this).
4. If you travel in a pack and someone brings enough snacks, you are basically a party that floats! And...if you like to talk, you have a captive audience! Remember though that the corollary is also true. You are a captive audience! This might not be the best time to share your stories of Sacagawea and goals for Eskimo rolls...
5. The Polynesian navigational system...
In double-hauled canoes, "Papa Mau" and his crew made their way from Hawaii to Tahiti, reading only subtle changes in wind direction, waves, the flight of birds, the course of dolphins, the color of the water...
In no time whatsoever a new kayaker can determine that this unfortunate situation means log jam. : )
Happy Monday,
Amanda
2012 Staples Promotional Products Idea Book
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I'm so excited to share this project with you, it's Staples Promotional Products 2012 Idea Book. This is a new marketing/design piece for 2012 that is meant to showcase some of the really fun and trendy promotional products out there. I was on the team that saw the project through from the beginning to end, from the project concept to product selection to the art direction at the photo shoot and final production. I also had a chance to work with the very talented stylist, Casey Dobbins, on this piece who knocked the styling out of the park. It was a really fun project to work on and I'm excited it's finally printed!
Here's the full version:
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| 2012 Staples Promotional Products Idea Book - Work done while at Staples Promotional Products |
Here's the full version:
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters
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I saw this on swissmiss today, but it fit so perfectly into my life right now I thought I'd re-post it. Here's hoping I'll reach chapters 4 and 5 soon...
THERE'S A HOLE IN MY SIDEWALK
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters
By Portia Nelson
Chapter One
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost …. I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
Chapter Two
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend that I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
Chapter Three
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in … it’s a habit … but, my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.
Chapter Four
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
Chapter Five
I walk down another street.
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters, by Portia Nelson
THERE'S A HOLE IN MY SIDEWALK
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters
By Portia Nelson
Chapter One
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost …. I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
Chapter Two
I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend that I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
Chapter Three
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in … it’s a habit … but, my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.
Chapter Four
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
Chapter Five
I walk down another street.
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters, by Portia Nelson
Madewell Fall Preview
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Fellow Kansas Citians - Madewell is hosting a blogger event to unveil their new summer arrivals as well as a first peek at their fall collection.
WHEN: Sunday, July 15th from 5-7pm
WHERE: Madewell, Town Center Plaza
5076 West 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209
There will be giveaways, shopping discounts, drink and snacks. Even a Madewell hair brading bar to rock the Madwell braid!
RSVP: Email Meggy to by July 8th. For more info check out Meggy's blog.
Hope to see you there!
WHEN: Sunday, July 15th from 5-7pm
WHERE: Madewell, Town Center Plaza
5076 West 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209
There will be giveaways, shopping discounts, drink and snacks. Even a Madewell hair brading bar to rock the Madwell braid!
RSVP: Email Meggy to by July 8th. For more info check out Meggy's blog.
Hope to see you there!
85% Plan
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As I mentioned in a previous posts, I’m going through a major lifestyle change regarding my eating habits. I’ve always considered myself a decently healthy eater. I’ve always had an affinity for vegetables and studying amateur nutrition facts. Alas, my obsession with nutrition is usually short-lived and only surface-level. But this time? This time it’s become an addiction.After obsessively monitoring and journaling about my food intake for several months now, I've realized I’m not nearly as much as a healthy-eater as I once thought. My diet has been composed of too many carbohydrates, fats, and sweets and not nearly enough nutrient-dense vegetables, even though I continuously profess my love for most vegetables.
This journaling obsession started as I was starting a Biggest Loser challenge at work and after I read the book Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman. Dr. Fuhrman's life-long diet plan for optimal health and to fight chronic disease is summarized as:
I don’t know about you, but thatseems seemed a bit extreme to me. More power to you, if you can pull it off. For those that couldn't completely commit, he recommends following it at least 90% of the time. At the time I thought "That's still extreme, buddy, and I don't want to miss out on some of life's biggest joys because I'm this strict in my eating."
I briefly thought I should give it a try, just to see how my body feels on such a plan. That thought led to an extreme cycle of food consumption monitoring. I went through week-long phases where I tried different methods/diets I was reading/watching about, they were:
(not that far off from Dr. Furhman's original "crazy" plan, eh?)
Again, as I stated, I'm doing this for ultimate long-term health. From the books I've read, the documentaries I've watched, and the doctor-written blogs I follow, I've determined this is the best plan for me. So far anyway.
If you would've asked me 10 years ago if I would ever become a (85%) vegetarian, I would've answered with an emphatic no. Even 10 weeks ago I would've had the same reaction. If you look at health studies, cultures that eat more meat end up with more chronic diseases. Americans by far eat too much meat. Yet the National Dietetic Counsel believes that meat, in moderation, is not bad for you. I agree. I just want to be cognizant of the amount I'm consuming. Similar results are found for dairy products. Plant based foods are the way to go for me.
I've found the hardest part about this transition is the time it takes to prepare meals. The meals that I make are simple and delicious and I feel great after eating them, but it does take some extra preparation time. I mean, do you know many vegetables you have to eat meet your daily caloric intake? Answer: a lot.
Of course there will be times when I can't follow this plan as strictly as I'd like (read: RAGBRAI or any event in rural Iowa) and those times I'll "cheat" and it will be okay.
As I mentioned in a previous posts, I’m going through a major lifestyle change regarding my eating habits. I’ve always considered myself a decently healthy eater. I’ve always had an affinity for vegetables and studying amateur nutrition facts. Alas, my obsession with nutrition is usually short-lived and only surface-level. But this time? This time it’s become an addiction.After obsessively monitoring and journaling about my food intake for several months now, I've realized I’m not nearly as much as a healthy-eater as I once thought. My diet has been composed of too many carbohydrates, fats, and sweets and not nearly enough nutrient-dense vegetables, even though I continuously profess my love for most vegetables.
This journaling obsession started as I was starting a Biggest Loser challenge at work and after I read the book Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman. Dr. Fuhrman's life-long diet plan for optimal health and to fight chronic disease is summarized as:
- 1 lb of raw green vegetables per day
- 1 lb of cooked green vegetables per day
- 4 fruits per day
- 1 cup of beans per day
- Up to 1 handful of nuts per day
- No oils or salts added, you get enough from nuts and other vegetables.
I don’t know about you, but that
I briefly thought I should give it a try, just to see how my body feels on such a plan. That thought led to an extreme cycle of food consumption monitoring. I went through week-long phases where I tried different methods/diets I was reading/watching about, they were:
- Eat to Live lifestyle diet (I wasn't properly prepared at the time and didn't give it a fair try)
- High protein to build muscle mass + lots of vegetables
- No Processed Foods
- Paleo Diet
(not that far off from Dr. Furhman's original "crazy" plan, eh?)
Again, as I stated, I'm doing this for ultimate long-term health. From the books I've read, the documentaries I've watched, and the doctor-written blogs I follow, I've determined this is the best plan for me. So far anyway.
If you would've asked me 10 years ago if I would ever become a (85%) vegetarian, I would've answered with an emphatic no. Even 10 weeks ago I would've had the same reaction. If you look at health studies, cultures that eat more meat end up with more chronic diseases. Americans by far eat too much meat. Yet the National Dietetic Counsel believes that meat, in moderation, is not bad for you. I agree. I just want to be cognizant of the amount I'm consuming. Similar results are found for dairy products. Plant based foods are the way to go for me.
I've found the hardest part about this transition is the time it takes to prepare meals. The meals that I make are simple and delicious and I feel great after eating them, but it does take some extra preparation time. I mean, do you know many vegetables you have to eat meet your daily caloric intake? Answer: a lot.
Of course there will be times when I can't follow this plan as strictly as I'd like (read: RAGBRAI or any event in rural Iowa) and those times I'll "cheat" and it will be okay.
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
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I want to go get my permit. When should I start standing in line? A few minutes before it opens? An hour?In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
With the layoffs of the employees and reduced hours it may be a bit more time consuming than normal.
You may want to consider having your mail forwarded to the office that you plan to go to.
By the way, you should be old enough to drive straight to the bar and have your first drink when you get out.In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
usually you can check by phone the wait/go to place where line is not that long for the basic
With the layoffs of the employees and reduced hours it may be a bit more time consuming than normal.
You may want to consider having your mail forwarded to the office that you plan to go to.
By the way, you should be old enough to drive straight to the bar and have your first drink when you get out.In San Diego, how long is the DMV line if you don't have an appointment?
usually you can check by phone the wait/go to place where line is not that long for the basic
a trip outside the city limits
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Good Morning,
I've been hanging out in museums lately...how's that for a catchy opener?
Recently, I went to see an exhibit at the Johnson County Museum that tells the story of the All American Girls Baseball League. As you might imagine, this did not take long. Women's professional baseball has left us some prominent newspaper clippings and an over-sized mitten (i.e., an old fashioned baseball glove)...
Schooled through popular culture, I too enjoyed these pioneering women depicted in "A League of Their Own" but I went seeking more of the immediacy of the experience. Somehow the old grainy photos connected me to a look I recognized, a look that says there's a little more "sporty girl" in my DNA than you might realize...
I winced a little when I came across this document "League Rules of Conduct" which spelled out in gory detail...
1. ALWAYS wear feminine attire...AT NO TIME MAY A PLAYER APPEAR IN THE STANDS IN HER UNIFORM, OR WEAR SLACKS OR SHORTS IN PUBLIC.
2. Boyish bobs are not permissible and in general your hair should be well groomed at all times with longer hair preferable to shorter cuts. Lipstick should always be worn.
The list did not get any better ending at the bottom with...15. Players will not be allowed to drive their cars past the city limit's without the special permission of their manager.
It was a different time back then but I feel a "proper lady" should've been free to conduct her lady business!!!
Although not recorded for history, I played one year of Little League baseball. Here's how the back of my b-ball card would have read.
Team: Tipp City Optimists
Team Color: black
Position: 2nd base, pitcher
Seasons: 1
Stats: Batting Avg. .125, home runs 0, 1 fly ball out of the infield
Pitching Scouting report: high accuracy throws a good slow ball
*Interesting fact: One All-Star appearance that really confused an older woman in the park restroom. An indignant woman kept saying "young man! young man! You CAN NOT be in here!"
After finding an old stack of Sports Illustrateds in the attic, I determined I would be the next Sandy Koufax!--the first girl in Major League baseball playing for the Cincinnati Reds and pitching for the LA Dodgers on weekends.
Wandering through a museum I was able to wonder would I have played back then? (minus the challenges at the plate...lack of speed? power?...) somehow I could have managed this. I could field to the right and the left and had the discipline to make a solid plate appearance. I even had the family connections. (Great Aunt Margaret of South Bend could’ve been my miserly chaperone for the Blue Sox...) What I could NOT have managed was this...CHARM SCHOOL.
I will not go into full detail but rather highlight a few key items on the syllabus:
"Keep your uniform as clean and neat as possible. Always secure your stockings so that they are smooth and neat and remain in place. Keep your shoes clean and shining. And see if you don't feel better and play better ball..."
How is a girl supposed to keep her shoes clean and shining on a dirt field?
"Always carry your beauty kit with you when you go on road trips and equip yourself with all necessary articles for your toilette."
I think this means to carry a plunger with you at all times in case there's a backed up toilet?
"INTRODUCTIONS. Under all possible circumstances the reply to an introduction is "How do you do?" Well bred people do not say: "Pleased to meet you" but when it is actually true, you can say: "I am VERY glad to meet you."
What if I might like to smile and say HOWDY! (strike THREE!!!)
No, I would not have made it in "The League" but I am thankful to the women who did. There is no crying in baseball but there is a grateful heart. How many frustrations and embarrassments did Betsy and Edyth endure to follow a dream and speak the simple truth "I love to play ball?"
As I wheeled out the door and down the ramp, I braced for the bitter cold. I grabbed the brim of my cap when smacked with an early spring gust and gamely slid behind the wheel. I gunned the engine (nooo not really) and with a tip of my cap OFF back inside the city limits to keep doing my lady business! (i.e., workout, study for licensing exam, take out the trash, love on Mitty...)
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. you can go to http://www.aagpbl.org/ for more info on the All American Girls Professional Baseball League
Good Morning,
I've been hanging out in museums lately...how's that for a catchy opener?
Recently, I went to see an exhibit at the Johnson County Museum that tells the story of the All American Girls Baseball League. As you might imagine, this did not take long. Women's professional baseball has left us some prominent newspaper clippings and an over-sized mitten (i.e., an old fashioned baseball glove)...
Schooled through popular culture, I too enjoyed these pioneering women depicted in "A League of Their Own" but I went seeking more of the immediacy of the experience. Somehow the old grainy photos connected me to a look I recognized, a look that says there's a little more "sporty girl" in my DNA than you might realize...
I winced a little when I came across this document "League Rules of Conduct" which spelled out in gory detail...
1. ALWAYS wear feminine attire...AT NO TIME MAY A PLAYER APPEAR IN THE STANDS IN HER UNIFORM, OR WEAR SLACKS OR SHORTS IN PUBLIC.
2. Boyish bobs are not permissible and in general your hair should be well groomed at all times with longer hair preferable to shorter cuts. Lipstick should always be worn.
The list did not get any better ending at the bottom with...15. Players will not be allowed to drive their cars past the city limit's without the special permission of their manager.
It was a different time back then but I feel a "proper lady" should've been free to conduct her lady business!!!
Although not recorded for history, I played one year of Little League baseball. Here's how the back of my b-ball card would have read.
Team: Tipp City Optimists
Team Color: black
Position: 2nd base, pitcher
Seasons: 1
Stats: Batting Avg. .125, home runs 0, 1 fly ball out of the infield
Pitching Scouting report: high accuracy throws a good slow ball
*Interesting fact: One All-Star appearance that really confused an older woman in the park restroom. An indignant woman kept saying "young man! young man! You CAN NOT be in here!"
After finding an old stack of Sports Illustrateds in the attic, I determined I would be the next Sandy Koufax!--the first girl in Major League baseball playing for the Cincinnati Reds and pitching for the LA Dodgers on weekends.
Wandering through a museum I was able to wonder would I have played back then? (minus the challenges at the plate...lack of speed? power?...) somehow I could have managed this. I could field to the right and the left and had the discipline to make a solid plate appearance. I even had the family connections. (Great Aunt Margaret of South Bend could’ve been my miserly chaperone for the Blue Sox...) What I could NOT have managed was this...CHARM SCHOOL.
I will not go into full detail but rather highlight a few key items on the syllabus:
"Keep your uniform as clean and neat as possible. Always secure your stockings so that they are smooth and neat and remain in place. Keep your shoes clean and shining. And see if you don't feel better and play better ball..."
How is a girl supposed to keep her shoes clean and shining on a dirt field?
"Always carry your beauty kit with you when you go on road trips and equip yourself with all necessary articles for your toilette."
I think this means to carry a plunger with you at all times in case there's a backed up toilet?
"INTRODUCTIONS. Under all possible circumstances the reply to an introduction is "How do you do?" Well bred people do not say: "Pleased to meet you" but when it is actually true, you can say: "I am VERY glad to meet you."
What if I might like to smile and say HOWDY! (strike THREE!!!)
No, I would not have made it in "The League" but I am thankful to the women who did. There is no crying in baseball but there is a grateful heart. How many frustrations and embarrassments did Betsy and Edyth endure to follow a dream and speak the simple truth "I love to play ball?"
As I wheeled out the door and down the ramp, I braced for the bitter cold. I grabbed the brim of my cap when smacked with an early spring gust and gamely slid behind the wheel. I gunned the engine (nooo not really) and with a tip of my cap OFF back inside the city limits to keep doing my lady business! (i.e., workout, study for licensing exam, take out the trash, love on Mitty...)
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. you can go to http://www.aagpbl.org/ for more info on the All American Girls Professional Baseball League
mitty's resume...need assistance
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Good Morning,
It came to my attention that there was a small hiccup in the system last week OR should I say a mild hairball cough?
Mitty aka Mittens was in charge of the MMN e-mail while I was out of town...but she failed to perform her duty.
So, Mitty has been put on notice! I'm afraid she has become a financial drain on the MMN operation and needs to find outside employment. She has been working on her resume and I ask that you take a moment to read and pass on to any contacts or potential employers. We would be most appreciative.
Sincerely,
Amanda Editor and Chief!!!
*********
Mittens Vallo
Education:
Street
Work Experience:
Monday Morning News dancer, performer, features writer
Published Author- "Mitty's Haiku Corner" a chapbook of original poems
Achievements:
???
Activities & Skills:
effective in kitty massage
type 70+ wpm with 98% errors
operate small machinery (can open cabinet doors with hinges)
excellent people skills
Certification(s)
Completed "Living Well With a Disability" Facilitator Training 5/11
Licensure
Rabies and Feline AIDS Vaccination (current)
Special Interests:
napping
licking ear buds
bird watching
References:
Dr. Andrea Shuster, DVM
Columbus, OH 43212
Susan the Cat Foster Care Lady
Westgate, OH
Juanita Sanchez
Assistant Rooms Manager
Hilton Inn Express
O'Fallon, MO
Okay, Mitty has just asked for her job back...I have a face full of kitty fur and a nose of tuna breath. (Ewwww...) after we address hygiene she's REHIRED!!! This is just the kind of worker we need around here.
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. now she's napping
Good Morning,
It came to my attention that there was a small hiccup in the system last week OR should I say a mild hairball cough?
Mitty aka Mittens was in charge of the MMN e-mail while I was out of town...but she failed to perform her duty.
So, Mitty has been put on notice! I'm afraid she has become a financial drain on the MMN operation and needs to find outside employment. She has been working on her resume and I ask that you take a moment to read and pass on to any contacts or potential employers. We would be most appreciative.
Sincerely,
Amanda Editor and Chief!!!
*********
Mittens Vallo
Education:
Street
Work Experience:
Monday Morning News dancer, performer, features writer
Published Author- "Mitty's Haiku Corner" a chapbook of original poems
Achievements:
???
Activities & Skills:
effective in kitty massage
type 70+ wpm with 98% errors
operate small machinery (can open cabinet doors with hinges)
excellent people skills
Certification(s)
Completed "Living Well With a Disability" Facilitator Training 5/11
Licensure
Rabies and Feline AIDS Vaccination (current)
Special Interests:
napping
licking ear buds
bird watching
References:
Dr. Andrea Shuster, DVM
Columbus, OH 43212
Susan the Cat Foster Care Lady
Westgate, OH
Juanita Sanchez
Assistant Rooms Manager
Hilton Inn Express
O'Fallon, MO
Okay, Mitty has just asked for her job back...I have a face full of kitty fur and a nose of tuna breath. (Ewwww...) after we address hygiene she's REHIRED!!! This is just the kind of worker we need around here.
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. now she's napping
let's go to the instant replay!
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Good Morning,
I have a very small matter of greeeeat importance this morning! As I was cleaning up my files this morning I came across this...
"Get in the Zone" from the College Basketball Experience...
Think of it this way. I have very bad balance. Every time I go to reload my shot in a rapid fire competition it feels a bit like standing on a water bed. Ol Pistol Pete to my right was a machine!!! Cranking out shots so fast there was a trail of smoke!
I lost this "friendly" competition...25 to 37!!!
My shaky right leg will not go out the loser! Dad may have begged off “arthritis in both hands” but he was soon to be seen disappearing, running off to shoot more free throws! ...and i want a REMATCH!
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. "Look at the scoreboard!" (stomp stomp!) I'm comin' for ya Dad!!! : )
I have a very small matter of greeeeat importance this morning! As I was cleaning up my files this morning I came across this...
"Get in the Zone" from the College Basketball Experience...
Think of it this way. I have very bad balance. Every time I go to reload my shot in a rapid fire competition it feels a bit like standing on a water bed. Ol Pistol Pete to my right was a machine!!! Cranking out shots so fast there was a trail of smoke!
I lost this "friendly" competition...25 to 37!!!
My shaky right leg will not go out the loser! Dad may have begged off “arthritis in both hands” but he was soon to be seen disappearing, running off to shoot more free throws! ...and i want a REMATCH!
Happy Monday,
Amanda
p.s. "Look at the scoreboard!" (stomp stomp!) I'm comin' for ya Dad!!! : )
Paddlin'
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Good Morning,
I had the good fortune of taking my maiden voyage in a kayak this weekend on Lone Star Lake. Regardless of ability, I think this is an activity anyone can enjoy. So, I'd like to encourage ALL to try...
5 Reasons to Try Paddling
1. You can adopt an ease to the language not typical of the urban Midwest.
In the West people get stoked...
ya’ll, honeys in the South
you sit and tawk in New Yawk
go "out and aboot" up North
now Midwesterners have somethin’ to do too. Go paddlin! : )
2. With cell phones, we are tuned into each other greater than ever before, physically though it has come at a cost as we so often miss the opportunity to interact with those around us. By choosing to go out in a kayak for a couple hours you are choosing to support friendly face-to-face communication with strangers.
3. People with houses on the lake may come out to great you and on some mornings have even opened up a window and turned up the stereo for all to enjoy (feels very different than when your apartment neighbor decides to do this).
4. If you travel in a pack and someone brings enough snacks, you are basically a party that floats! And...if you like to talk, you have a captive audience! Remember though that the corollary is also true. You are a captive audience! This might not be the best time to share your stories of Sacagawea and goals for Eskimo rolls...
5. The Polynesian navigational system...
In double-hauled canoes, "Papa Mau" and his crew made their way from Hawaii to Tahiti, reading only subtle changes in wind direction, waves, the flight of birds, the course of dolphins, the color of the water...
In no time whatsoever a new kayaker can determine that this unfortunate situation means log jam. : )
Happy Monday,
Amanda
Good Morning,
I had the good fortune of taking my maiden voyage in a kayak this weekend on Lone Star Lake. Regardless of ability, I think this is an activity anyone can enjoy. So, I'd like to encourage ALL to try...
5 Reasons to Try Paddling
1. You can adopt an ease to the language not typical of the urban Midwest.
In the West people get stoked...
ya’ll, honeys in the South
you sit and tawk in New Yawk
go "out and aboot" up North
now Midwesterners have somethin’ to do too. Go paddlin! : )
2. With cell phones, we are tuned into each other greater than ever before, physically though it has come at a cost as we so often miss the opportunity to interact with those around us. By choosing to go out in a kayak for a couple hours you are choosing to support friendly face-to-face communication with strangers.
3. People with houses on the lake may come out to great you and on some mornings have even opened up a window and turned up the stereo for all to enjoy (feels very different than when your apartment neighbor decides to do this).
4. If you travel in a pack and someone brings enough snacks, you are basically a party that floats! And...if you like to talk, you have a captive audience! Remember though that the corollary is also true. You are a captive audience! This might not be the best time to share your stories of Sacagawea and goals for Eskimo rolls...
5. The Polynesian navigational system...
In double-hauled canoes, "Papa Mau" and his crew made their way from Hawaii to Tahiti, reading only subtle changes in wind direction, waves, the flight of birds, the course of dolphins, the color of the water...
In no time whatsoever a new kayaker can determine that this unfortunate situation means log jam. : )
Happy Monday,
Amanda
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