I started this month's juice/smoothie fast a day late because of my birthday. I had hoped to go downtown to the raw food cafe and have a meal down there (on my birthday), but there was a death in the family (the day before) so unfortunately the whole week has been subdued with grieving (and sleeplessness for some).
but we soldier on, as it were... So yesterday I started this month's fast. I didn't have any bananas at home, so no smoothies (boo!) but instead made do with kombucha, herbal (nettle) tea, and a couple glasses of fresh orange and grapefruit juice (soooooooo good!). Today, once again having bananas around, I had 2.5L of green smoothie, another 1c of spirulina/sprout smoothie and a glass of orange juice as well.
Today I moved the baby chicks outside (well, they're more than 3 wks old now and nearly fully-feathered). They're still under their heat lamp but are out in the chicken pen now, in their makeshift coop. I will be checking on them often overnight to make sure they're warm enough; I'm sure they'll be fine. :) I guess you can say we're truly empty-nesters now that we don't have chicks in the kitchen anymore! LOL
03 February 2012
02 February 2012
second bday horoscope
from georgianicols.com:
Princess Stephanie of Monaco (1965) shares your birthday today. People are attracted to you. You exude confidence and determination because you are extremely goal oriented. You go after what you want. You have a youthful flair and a way of appearing in control of things (whether you are or not). In the year ahead, your primary focus will be on partnerships and close friendships. Give these relationships your attention.
Again, pretty accurate in that I do feel really goal-oriented at this time, and certainly, my stubbornness and strong-will means I am pretty focused. Youthful = immature?!? LOL jk I certainly do enjoy hanging out with my kids, though. ;)
Should be a great year or two ahead. Yahoo!
Princess Stephanie of Monaco (1965) shares your birthday today. People are attracted to you. You exude confidence and determination because you are extremely goal oriented. You go after what you want. You have a youthful flair and a way of appearing in control of things (whether you are or not). In the year ahead, your primary focus will be on partnerships and close friendships. Give these relationships your attention.
Again, pretty accurate in that I do feel really goal-oriented at this time, and certainly, my stubbornness and strong-will means I am pretty focused. Youthful = immature?!? LOL jk I certainly do enjoy hanging out with my kids, though. ;)
Should be a great year or two ahead. Yahoo!
01 February 2012
it's my birthday!
from cafeastrology.com:
You are strong-minded and often quite stubborn when it comes to sticking to your point of view. You are a highly original person who can be impulsive and self-willed. You are also very magnetic and easy to look up to. You love to start new things, but don't always have the follow through to complete them! However, you are very strong at coming up with new ideas and having the courage to act upon them. You are artistic and creative, and you remain youthful throughout life. Famous people born today: Lisa Marie Presley, Rick James, Brandon Lee, Langston Hughes, Clark Gable.
Your Birthday Year Forecast:
When a Quarter Moon occurs in your Return chart, as it does this year, you are at some sort of a turning point in your life, in terms of personal growth. Events that occur this year act as catalysts that get you in touch with some important issues in your emotional life. Your emotions run high, and mood swings or identity crises are possible. There may be some kind of conflict in your life arising from a great urge to do something different. The year ahead promises to be a busy, dynamic, and significant period in your life.
You have a lot to do this year. At times, you may feel like the pace of your life is running ahead of you. You can be especially productive, however, in all types of communications--writing, speaking, learning, teaching, and so forth.
You are likely to form new relationships or connections that further your spiritual growth this year, or to enhance existing relationships with a spirit of camaraderie. People in authority tend to regard you favorably. Events take place in which you feel like you are moving forward and growing into a new phase of your life.
You are also likely to make connections with people through similar interests and learning endeavors this year.
Genuineness and sincerity are most important to you when it comes to love relationships this year. You are extremely dedicated to your partner, friends, and loved ones. Your affections are strongly stimulated, and you are more acutely aware of your powers of attraction. Romance, love, and sexuality occupy your mind more than usual. You can enjoy an increase in personal magnetism (as well as libido!), but be wary of competitiveness or tension in existing love relationships, as a Venus-Mars aspect ignites your passions in general, whether they're feelings of love or anger! Your open heart is likely to attract friendships and love opportunities into your life.
Making new contacts and/or improving existing connections figures strongly this year. You feel that you are moving forward with your life. You more readily commit yourself to relationships this year, although you may need to tame impulsiveness. Try to avoid overly emotional decision making.
2012 is a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It's generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice - take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.
2013 will be a Number Nine year for you. Ruled by Mars. This is a year of completion and transition. It is a time when we need to let go of things that no longer serve their purpose, and hold on to things that have a future. It is a time of cleaning out dead wood, not necessarily for new beginnings. It can be a time when a burden has been taken off your shoulders, and it can be a year of giving of yourself. Advice - let go of things that are holding you back, give of yourself and express your sympathetic, compassionate side.
You are strong-minded and often quite stubborn when it comes to sticking to your point of view. You are a highly original person who can be impulsive and self-willed. You are also very magnetic and easy to look up to. You love to start new things, but don't always have the follow through to complete them! However, you are very strong at coming up with new ideas and having the courage to act upon them. You are artistic and creative, and you remain youthful throughout life. Famous people born today: Lisa Marie Presley, Rick James, Brandon Lee, Langston Hughes, Clark Gable.
Your Birthday Year Forecast:
When a Quarter Moon occurs in your Return chart, as it does this year, you are at some sort of a turning point in your life, in terms of personal growth. Events that occur this year act as catalysts that get you in touch with some important issues in your emotional life. Your emotions run high, and mood swings or identity crises are possible. There may be some kind of conflict in your life arising from a great urge to do something different. The year ahead promises to be a busy, dynamic, and significant period in your life.
You have a lot to do this year. At times, you may feel like the pace of your life is running ahead of you. You can be especially productive, however, in all types of communications--writing, speaking, learning, teaching, and so forth.
You are likely to form new relationships or connections that further your spiritual growth this year, or to enhance existing relationships with a spirit of camaraderie. People in authority tend to regard you favorably. Events take place in which you feel like you are moving forward and growing into a new phase of your life.
You are also likely to make connections with people through similar interests and learning endeavors this year.
Genuineness and sincerity are most important to you when it comes to love relationships this year. You are extremely dedicated to your partner, friends, and loved ones. Your affections are strongly stimulated, and you are more acutely aware of your powers of attraction. Romance, love, and sexuality occupy your mind more than usual. You can enjoy an increase in personal magnetism (as well as libido!), but be wary of competitiveness or tension in existing love relationships, as a Venus-Mars aspect ignites your passions in general, whether they're feelings of love or anger! Your open heart is likely to attract friendships and love opportunities into your life.
Making new contacts and/or improving existing connections figures strongly this year. You feel that you are moving forward with your life. You more readily commit yourself to relationships this year, although you may need to tame impulsiveness. Try to avoid overly emotional decision making.
2012 is a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It's generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. This is a problem-solving year in which you can expect real, tangible results. Advice - take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.
2013 will be a Number Nine year for you. Ruled by Mars. This is a year of completion and transition. It is a time when we need to let go of things that no longer serve their purpose, and hold on to things that have a future. It is a time of cleaning out dead wood, not necessarily for new beginnings. It can be a time when a burden has been taken off your shoulders, and it can be a year of giving of yourself. Advice - let go of things that are holding you back, give of yourself and express your sympathetic, compassionate side.
29 January 2012
good day to you!
Well, hello there! It is yet another Sunday. It's pouring rain and pretty much an inside day (which is driving me a little bonkers in some respects; ever since getting cable in the house it's all the kids can think of to entertain themselves; either that, or having couch-pillow fights, which is *not* peaceful, imho)...
It feels like it has been such a sloooooooow day/couple of days that there's really nothing terribly exciting to report... more mundane kinda things like i cleaned the fridge out, cleaned dd's room yesterday, and am regretting not cleaning out the eavestroughs sooner as they all appear to be overflowing... and could somebody PLEASE take the Christmas tree down already?!?
Here's to a vibrant, joyful future...
*cheers*
It feels like it has been such a sloooooooow day/couple of days that there's really nothing terribly exciting to report... more mundane kinda things like i cleaned the fridge out, cleaned dd's room yesterday, and am regretting not cleaning out the eavestroughs sooner as they all appear to be overflowing... and could somebody PLEASE take the Christmas tree down already?!?
Here's to a vibrant, joyful future...
*cheers*
22 January 2012
Life is goooooooood. we went to a public skate today at the ice rink; had so much fun; i skated for nearly probably 3/4 of an hour. considering how infrequently i go out on the ice, i was pretty pleased with that. ;) AND i didn't even fall. not once. LOL
yesterday i tidied up the desk the computer's on. it was... overgrown. it is greatly improved and less cluttered.
the 23 chicks are doing great; they're very friendly and enjoy being held and carried around. it's only been 10 days with them in the house, and they're still under the heat lamp. i'm VERY grateful with the strong winds we've had the past few days that we haven't lost power once. i've been considering various back-up plans without the heat lamp in case it does happen in the next 3 weeks.
been reading Scott & Helen Nearing's The Good Life. am really enjoying the book, with its take of homesteading in the US in the 30's, 40's & 50's. very interesting perspective. I also have another 8 books on the go at the moment, not including e-books, so I'm slowly working through them all. ;)
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy year of the water dragon! :D
yesterday i tidied up the desk the computer's on. it was... overgrown. it is greatly improved and less cluttered.
the 23 chicks are doing great; they're very friendly and enjoy being held and carried around. it's only been 10 days with them in the house, and they're still under the heat lamp. i'm VERY grateful with the strong winds we've had the past few days that we haven't lost power once. i've been considering various back-up plans without the heat lamp in case it does happen in the next 3 weeks.
been reading Scott & Helen Nearing's The Good Life. am really enjoying the book, with its take of homesteading in the US in the 30's, 40's & 50's. very interesting perspective. I also have another 8 books on the go at the moment, not including e-books, so I'm slowly working through them all. ;)
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy year of the water dragon! :D
19 January 2012
you've GOT to check these out!
a 6 minute film trailer about smart meters: www.smartmeterfilm.com
the BEST music video on youtube EVER: Totally EPIC.
oh, there's more. but this'll get you started. :)
..i'm back. here's more. :)
California single mother builds shipping container home for less than $4,000.
a 14 x 14 simple solar cabin. i'm in love with the idea of no mortgage payment, can you tell?! ;)
okay, that's all i got. :)
peace, out.
the BEST music video on youtube EVER: Totally EPIC.
oh, there's more. but this'll get you started. :)
..i'm back. here's more. :)
California single mother builds shipping container home for less than $4,000.
a 14 x 14 simple solar cabin. i'm in love with the idea of no mortgage payment, can you tell?! ;)
okay, that's all i got. :)
peace, out.
13 January 2012
Sick!!
Our entire household has been sick for 6 days now, and it's not letting up easily! Poor dd has had a fever of 103F/39C+ for more than 2 days, and then it dropped to just over 100F/37.8C for the next few days. Me, it is a wicked sinus infection (which has gone into my eustachian tubes a little). I seem to remember having had a sinus infection last year, too. So I'm rinsing my sinuses with warm salt water, trying to open up the airways with eucalyptus oil, and ingesting diluted oil of oregano regularly, as well as using the vaporizer. Naturally, I'm having a tough time resting throughout the day because apart from the sinuses, I feel alright - Wednesday ds and I managed to build a new chick pen for the day-olds that we picked up Thursday (25 Rhode Island Red chicks have joined our home!), and today I worked for the local water system. So every day there seems to be something that just *absolutely* needs doing, in my warped mind, anyways.
slow learner, i am. ;)
Best of health to you!
slow learner, i am. ;)
Best of health to you!
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