OMG

Why this picture? Because it made me smile.  Because I take my happiness where I can find it I tend to find it more offen BUT OMG....

Life is just passing by so fast nowadays.  I often wonder if this is the case for the younger generations.  I mean, does life seem to pass slowly as it did for me when I played out in the woods as a child?  Days seemed to go on forever for me and the next day would hold even more treasures than the last.  Kids today have to have extra activities and new math.  Having all the best clothes have given way to the latest phones.  It's hard to keep up with everything.  

My only prayer I pray to my God is thank you.  If I were a kid today I don't know if I could make it in this time of youth.  Arielle comes home stressed and struggles with math but she still pulls in a high B to her straight A lineup.  She just gets all the other subjects but Math is a mystery.  I am thankful for her diligence and I'm thankful for being old.  I had a good youth for the most part. I forgive those that I needed to and I love those who helped me feel accepted.

I do pray for my little girl but that is the only asking I ever really do.  I know well that I am the only one in God's way for me to be getting the things in life I truly desire.  I know that being out of work now is the gift that I have wanted from God because I was stressed out and unhappy.  Now I get to write a new chapter.  I basically know that the hard times are only hard because I don't see God's plan for me as he does.  I am thankful for all the lessons life has thrown on me because I have been highly impatient.  I no longer pray for patience because that is a lesson God graciously deals out like hotcakes at IHOP.  I know now more than ever that life is short and I have a lot of living to do.  "Thank you, God" is the only pray we really need.

Liver leverage

The liver has about 500 different functions.  So, to say the least, it is imperative to keep in a healthy state to function.  Well, as long as a quarter of it remains healthy it can regenerate, rebuild or replace itself in three years.  It could be damaged by fat, toxins, alcohol or any other abuse and still heal with TLC.

It helps me talk about the liver because keeping it in mind reminds me that decades of abuse must be given attention now.  Self-love helps me show others more love. 

Airelle's art at age 9

There are few supplements that I take that I feel any effect from.  I just bought some of this Organic Matcha Tea that is said to help curb your appetite.  Well, the bodybuilder that I saw review this stuff talked about so many other benefits but all I heard was its ability to curb cravings.  I order some from Amazon and it will be here on Sunday or Monday.   I will report back on its potential. 

Sugar sugar

Arielle draws at least once a day.  We have hundreds of drawings all over the house.  We have dozens of boxes hidden everywhere filled with drawings from a very early age. 

SUGAR!
The pleasure sugar brings last me as long as I have it in my mouth.  Yes, there is a chemical reaction that acts like a drug but I have eaten so much sugar that I have an insulin intolerance. The only pleasure I have is when the taste is in my mouth.  In which case I have to have more to sustain the feeling. 

Why am I talking about this now?  Well, because it's the Holidays and I have been off the wagon so to speak.  I have lost 30 lbs from Holloween of all days but I have put 15 lbs back on just because.  I could rightfully blame someone for my weakness but that would not be responsible.  I'm a sugar addict and I have to remove myself from the issue. 

I have so much more to share but this is a blog and not a book.  So until next time, ok tomorrow good day.

Just the Fats please

I only wear these sunglasses for the protection.  I go through glasses on a monthly bases.  I really dislike this picture but I don't think too many folks will see this.  It's not like I'm famous.

Speaking of fame.  Arie was enjoying singing but her talents lie in her drawing and storytelling skills.   So I chose to enlighten her to the spell of fame most young folks have to learn about in one fashion or another.  Before you process this too far all I told her is that we all desire to be famous at one point in our lives.  Trust me she has a great head on her shoulders and has seen the limited path that singing offered her.  She now pounds out great melodies on the piano and sings for the love of it but her passion lies in her drawings. 

 

December is to Remember

I tend to slow down in December and thus spend some time looking at Facebook and posting to old blogs.  Each year like a new years resolution I let the upkeep fade away like most of my good habits.  But I have some motivations such as reflecting on my daughter's drawings and a new commitment to a Ketogenic diet.

So to start with, here is a quick tip on dieting.  It is hard to find good food supplements.  Most available today are synthetic.  If you don't mind me saying so if you're urinating bright yellow it is NOT because you are taking too much vitamin B of any kind.  It means you are taking a synthetic vitamin most likely made in China.  Creating a cheap supplement from some petroleum compound is just easy money for the Agra-business companies.  Do some research and find something better for yourself.

I will be adding more of Arie's drawings each time I post.  She has hundreds to choose from and so many styles I can't just pick the best because they really just reflect her progress of growth and passion.

2017 summer

Great seats at the new Braves stadium

 I loved the time spent with my girls.  

It was the hottest summer on record

 but the coolest experience of our lives

Not shown here is all of the great food we enjoyed.