Fall I

fall is the best season not just because my birthday is in november  when fall comes spring and summer have already passed most of the year is ripe for reflection yet, enough of the year remains to change its meaning even though I do not see many trees turning colors or leaves falling  in my heart the leaves are dropping  and my roots are digging in deeper welcoming winter while embracing fall

To The Museum: White Marble & a White Sweater

Ultimate in Hipster appeal 

 In order to preserve the art on display the temperature in an art museum is carefully monitored. In other words, it will be cold. So no matter how warm outside always bring a jacket, or, in my case, a sweater.

Of course I did not wear the sweater in transit to the museum. I layered to sweater over a shirt I was already wearing.

I know I should have taken a better
 picture.. such is life 

Coincidentally my stripped tee gave a cute effect under my sweater. Here is again the importance of knowing if your shirt is see-through!

Stripes.

My grey cropped khakis and black flats.. I almost wore my new green shoes but the purse I carried that day had enough going on.

I mentioned that I think I'm photogenic right?  

True Style with Age

It sometimes happens that a woman is handsomer at twenty-nine than she was ten years before.

- Jane Austen

Farmers Market

Lots of beautiful fresh produce 

The wonderful verity of vegetables and fruits you'll find that you never see in a normal grocery store. Yes, purple okra is real. Something to consider for your next dinner party.  

Of course I was enjoying some newly harvested goodness. Ok, not quite... There was a bakery selling also.  In my defense I only had one. When you eat quality less quantity is required. Yep you can quote me on that *cheesy smile*.

I ate the peaches and string beans later.

An Afro Puff & Golf Event

So I went to a golf event (by event I mean event not tournament)... I figured that I might as well not wear my afro out, and I did not possess the time or stamina to do a protective style. Besides I had to wash my hair soon anyway. All this equaled afro puff. If I had really wanted to wear my afro out - I would have. However, I wanted to do something slightly different because I do not pull my hair back often.  This is what happen. 

Blue ensemble = blue headband. Hey? we all have our preppy days. Maybe. 

The same thing happen to me that happen last week. I walked into a room that was the same color I was  wearing.

Oh how nice

Braid-out turned curlly afro become afro puff

I slept with my hair in three rubberbands (and a scarf!)  that night and maintained a sizable afro the next day.

I met Blair O'Neal 

She is a very nice and talented golfer. 

Oh, and most importantly she was wearing BlUE like me! 

A Response is Better Than a Reaction

“To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility -- these are marks of maturity and graciousness.”

-William Arthur Ward

Water Yourself

I was trying to start 2012 off the right way.   

Water consumption is one of those areas almost everyone can improve upon. A good deal of this is plane laziness; on the other hand, becoming/being an unpracticed hydrator is easy in a beverage laden society. 

Dangerous since our bodies are mostly made of water and consequently need it. 

As I have increased my water intake I have noticed that I actually crave it when I am not drinking enough. So seriously, try the water thing. 

Buy (BIG and small) water bottles. 

 When you are out for long periods it is best to carry a sizable water bottle. Then there are those times when you are caring smaller bags and might like to use a smaller water bottle that will fit in your bag. Bringing a water bottle can really help you hydrate more (your body is smiling ^__^). 

Pay attention to the materials used to make you water bottle.

Glass water bottles are the healthiest.. Water tastes better after some time in a glass water bottle. Literally. There are other types of water bottles that are ok also. Make sure you identify them.

The plastics that are used in most water bottles have very negative side effects. VERY. I invite you to google this right now. Crazy right?

All water is not equal (quality wise), but, that doesn't give you an excuse.

Yep, water quality is not all roses. However, it’s better to drink mediocre water than none at all.

Wishing you blue bliss

The Toes

I wasn't thinking pink, or purple, or plum. That left me with blue because I wanted color. 

Bare with me I am endeavoring to photograph my feet in a way that doesn't make them look totally ugly. Especially since they're pretty amazing looking. They better be. As good as I treat them...

The Three W's in Weight

think "double-u" before you make your next meal choice.
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Yes, there are three w's in wwweight. Three things that are involved in everyone eating habits. If you decided to lose weight the three w's are here help you -when used wisely.

1. What you eat
If you are eating a healthy diet your body will began to eliminate extra pounds. When I say "what you eat" I mean food. Not anything that comes from a vending machine, but, something that naturally occurs in nature. Unprocessed foods are easier for our body to convert into nutrients. Which means not being hungry all the time. Not being hungry all the time makes one less likely to overeat (overeat = eating when not hungry). Now, I did not say portion control. Because, we should eat until we are full. After you are full stop ( I know, so simple yet so hard without practice!). Restricting health foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains (other than wheat), and high quality meats, is like telling someone that they can only drink eight glasses of water a day. Some things you can ever get to much of, and others you cant get to little of. Balance! Hard to find. Worth the effort.

2. Where you eat
Do the people at Mcdonald's know your name? How often are you eating out?  The best place to eat is at your table. There is no other way to be sure about exactly what your eating. There are very few healthy restaurants. Began to experament with recipes and find healthy foods you enjoy. By healthy I don't mean low calorie. I mean ingredients that occur in nature. Basically: if it never had a heartbeat or never needed dirt to grow you probably don't want to swallow it.

3. When you eat
I'm sure you've heard allegations about late night eating being a source of fast weight gain. This is more fact that fiction (more on this later)... I was first introduced to this by watching youtube videos about a book called "the daylight diet." I will find the lecture I liked best and post it later. Basically your body processes food best in daylight. When the sun goes down the metabolism slows as your body prepares to sleep and concentrate its energies on other parts of itself that need attention besides your metabolism. When we eat late we disturb this whole process and gain weight. I can testify it works like a charm. Stop eating late gradually. You will see a difference.

FYI: scales belong on reptiles. Not in bathrooms.