So I was making detox tea for my sick self (from Amanda's fabulous supply), and I came across this little quote on the back of the box. I found it very refreshing and cute so I thought I would share :)
"I must live a little each day, greet the sun as it rises and revel in its setting, swim naked, sip coffee, and wine by the shore, generate new ideas, admire myself, talk to animals, mediate, laugh, risk adventures. I must try to be soft, not hard; fluid not rigid; tender, not cold; find rather than seek. I have been embraced by the sea, tested by its elements, emptied of anxiety, cleansed with fresh thought In the process, I have recovered myself."
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The Worst...
1) The worst stall to pick in a public restroom...
The middle one. The center stall has more bacteria than those on either end.
2) The worst place to sit on an airplane...
The rear. Avoid this section if you're prone to airsickness. The farther from the center you are, the more up-and-down movement you experience. Because the tail of the plane tends to be longer than the front, that's the bumpiest of all. The smoothest option is sitting as close to the wing as you can.
3) The worst place to store medicine...
The medicine cabinet. It's not uncommon for the temp in a steamy bathroom to reach 100F--well above the recommended storage temperatures for many common drugs. To stay out of the red zone, store your meds in a cool, dry place, such as the pantry.
4) The worst place to set your handbag/purse...
The kitchen counter. Your fancy handbag is a major tote for microbes: Research swabs showed up to 10,000 bacteria per square inch on purse bottoms--and a third of the bags tested positive for fecal bacteria! A woman's carryall gets parked in some nasty spots: on the floor of the bus, beneath the restaurant table--even on the floor of a public bathroom. Put your bag in a drawer or on a chair, --anywhere except where food is prepared or eaten.
5) The worst place to use headphones/earbuds...
On an airplane, train, or subway. Sure, music's a better traveling companion than your seatmate's cell phone conversation. But studies show that if you listen through a headset in a noisy environment, you probably crank the volume too high. Harvard researchers found that in reasonably quiet surroundings, volunteers tended to keep the volume at an ear-friendly level. But when the researchers added background noise--the loud rumble of an airplane cabin--80% boosted the volume as high as 89 decibels, a level that risks long-term hearing damage. If you must have music, consider noise-canceling headphones--only 20% of listeners in the study who used a set got close to the danger zone.
As an audiology student, this is my personal favorite - because it's true! iPods can cause noise damage to your ear, but hey, I guess it secures my future right? :)
6) The worst spot for your television...
Wherever you eat. Studies show that distraction is your waistline's enemy--it can keep you from noticing how much you're eating. The best place for your television: up or down a flight of stairs, so you have to "work" to get a snack--you'll be much less likely to munch.
The middle one. The center stall has more bacteria than those on either end.
2) The worst place to sit on an airplane...
The rear. Avoid this section if you're prone to airsickness. The farther from the center you are, the more up-and-down movement you experience. Because the tail of the plane tends to be longer than the front, that's the bumpiest of all. The smoothest option is sitting as close to the wing as you can.
3) The worst place to store medicine...
The medicine cabinet. It's not uncommon for the temp in a steamy bathroom to reach 100F--well above the recommended storage temperatures for many common drugs. To stay out of the red zone, store your meds in a cool, dry place, such as the pantry.
4) The worst place to set your handbag/purse...
The kitchen counter. Your fancy handbag is a major tote for microbes: Research swabs showed up to 10,000 bacteria per square inch on purse bottoms--and a third of the bags tested positive for fecal bacteria! A woman's carryall gets parked in some nasty spots: on the floor of the bus, beneath the restaurant table--even on the floor of a public bathroom. Put your bag in a drawer or on a chair, --anywhere except where food is prepared or eaten.
5) The worst place to use headphones/earbuds...
On an airplane, train, or subway. Sure, music's a better traveling companion than your seatmate's cell phone conversation. But studies show that if you listen through a headset in a noisy environment, you probably crank the volume too high. Harvard researchers found that in reasonably quiet surroundings, volunteers tended to keep the volume at an ear-friendly level. But when the researchers added background noise--the loud rumble of an airplane cabin--80% boosted the volume as high as 89 decibels, a level that risks long-term hearing damage. If you must have music, consider noise-canceling headphones--only 20% of listeners in the study who used a set got close to the danger zone.
As an audiology student, this is my personal favorite - because it's true! iPods can cause noise damage to your ear, but hey, I guess it secures my future right? :)
6) The worst spot for your television...
Wherever you eat. Studies show that distraction is your waistline's enemy--it can keep you from noticing how much you're eating. The best place for your television: up or down a flight of stairs, so you have to "work" to get a snack--you'll be much less likely to munch.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Best Advice
“If you’re ever angry or frustrated by a situation you have two basic choices - either change the situation or change the way you think about it.”
"Don't let classes get in the way of your education"
"Work smarter, not harder"
"If you want to be a beacon, you have to let your light shine"
"Don't let classes get in the way of your education"
"Work smarter, not harder"
"If you want to be a beacon, you have to let your light shine"
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Left Brain/Right Brain??
Are you right-brained or left-brained?
Look at the picture and SAY the COLOR, not the word.
Your right brain will try to say the color while your left brain will read the word!
Can you do it in less than a minute?
If you can complete this test easily then the right side of your brain is dominant.
If you find it hard, you’re a left brainer.
http://www.fireworkspop.com/colortest.htm
If you are right-brained then you exhibit the following creative attributes:
uses feeling, imagination, symbols and images, present and future, philosophy & religion, believes, appreciates, spatial perception, function fantasy…the list goes on..
If you are left-brained then you have these not so creative attributes:
uses logic, detail oriented, facts rule, words and language, math and science, order/pattern perception, reality based, forms strategies, practical ,safe.. and again many more.
Look at the picture and SAY the COLOR, not the word.
Your right brain will try to say the color while your left brain will read the word!
Can you do it in less than a minute?
If you can complete this test easily then the right side of your brain is dominant.
If you find it hard, you’re a left brainer.
http://www.fireworkspop.com/colortest.htm
If you are right-brained then you exhibit the following creative attributes:
uses feeling, imagination, symbols and images, present and future, philosophy & religion, believes, appreciates, spatial perception, function fantasy…the list goes on..
If you are left-brained then you have these not so creative attributes:
uses logic, detail oriented, facts rule, words and language, math and science, order/pattern perception, reality based, forms strategies, practical ,safe.. and again many more.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
I don't get older, I get better
My 24th birthday just passed - and every year my birthday makes me re-evaluate my life. The monotony of daily living sometimes makes me forget who I am and what my ultimate goals are, but at least once a year it's nice to regroup and refocus my life.
I have a few personal goals for this next year:
- Giving. One of the best ways to enhance your life or find purpose is to give to others. I am definitely not made of money but it's nice to give what I can, when I can.
- Filling your "bank account". I was once reading one of Joel Osteen's books and he talked about filling "bank accounts" of the people in your lives, meaning, you should always deposit positive and truly good things into other people. Constantly "withdrawing" from someone will drain them, as well as drain the relationship you might have with that person. It's important to make as many positive deposits into others as you can...you never know when you'll need the withdrawal.
- Being happy with where I'm at. I think this is probably the hardest one. I have a difficult time just enjoying the moment, but this year I'd like to change that. I'm usually so focused on where I'm going that I don't enjoy the ride. This year is all about the ride..fast, slow...at least I'm going.
Things I learned at 23:
- Never EVER take people for granted. This is an easy one, yet so easily forgotten. The people in your life, good or bad, are there for a reason. They are there to build you up or challenge your faith in yourself. Either way, be grateful for them.
- Being a good friend is far more important than I ever thought.
- Growing up isn't that bad - embrace it!
I have a few personal goals for this next year:
- Giving. One of the best ways to enhance your life or find purpose is to give to others. I am definitely not made of money but it's nice to give what I can, when I can.
- Filling your "bank account". I was once reading one of Joel Osteen's books and he talked about filling "bank accounts" of the people in your lives, meaning, you should always deposit positive and truly good things into other people. Constantly "withdrawing" from someone will drain them, as well as drain the relationship you might have with that person. It's important to make as many positive deposits into others as you can...you never know when you'll need the withdrawal.
- Being happy with where I'm at. I think this is probably the hardest one. I have a difficult time just enjoying the moment, but this year I'd like to change that. I'm usually so focused on where I'm going that I don't enjoy the ride. This year is all about the ride..fast, slow...at least I'm going.
Things I learned at 23:
- Never EVER take people for granted. This is an easy one, yet so easily forgotten. The people in your life, good or bad, are there for a reason. They are there to build you up or challenge your faith in yourself. Either way, be grateful for them.
- Being a good friend is far more important than I ever thought.
- Growing up isn't that bad - embrace it!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Don't tiptoe
"All around you,
people will be tiptoeing through life,
just to arrive at death safely
But dear children, do not tiptoe.
Run, hop, skip, or dance,
just don't tiptoe"
people will be tiptoeing through life,
just to arrive at death safely
But dear children, do not tiptoe.
Run, hop, skip, or dance,
just don't tiptoe"
Passion & Purpose
I was inspired by another church sermon this weekend. The whole focus of the message was adding passion to your purpose to achieve great power (passion + purpose = power). You need to be passionate about the things that matter to you. If you lack passion and still have great purpose, all you'll end up with is wasted potential.
We also talked about how to determine what you are passionate about in your life. Using this REAL idea, you can figure out where your soul lies.
R = risk
You risk for those things you care about. If you didn't care, you wouldn't risk.
E = expense
You will spend money or use your resources for your passion, without question.
A = articulate
You will always speak up for your purpose. You won't back down.
L = learn
You'll take time to learn and expand your knowledge on something that is important to you.
Think about it sometime. I'll guarantee that you'll figure out your "passions" aren't what you claim they are.
We also talked about how to determine what you are passionate about in your life. Using this REAL idea, you can figure out where your soul lies.
R = risk
You risk for those things you care about. If you didn't care, you wouldn't risk.
E = expense
You will spend money or use your resources for your passion, without question.
A = articulate
You will always speak up for your purpose. You won't back down.
L = learn
You'll take time to learn and expand your knowledge on something that is important to you.
Think about it sometime. I'll guarantee that you'll figure out your "passions" aren't what you claim they are.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
The Fox and the Hedgehog
I learned a new concept today...which I think everyone can learn a little bit from.
The story of the fox and the hedgehog:
Greek poet Archiolus wrote:
"The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing".
This aphorism reflects the difference between the fox, with lots of resources at its command, and the hedgehog, with only a single, but highly effective, defense against them. The fox tries with futile effort to plot every possible way to get to the hedgehog. But no matter what offensive maneuver the fox tries, all the hedgehog needs to do is curl up into a ball and defend itself with spines.
In life, you can be a fox - or a hedgehog. You can try all the "slick" maneuvers you have at your disposal, or you can find the one thing that saves you everytime. Keep your eye on the proverbial ball, and you will survive.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
My heart's broken too..
"Oh baby I lied
Got feelings for you I can’t hide
So sad but it’s true
I lost my mind when I lost you
Don’t look at me that way
It’s hard but I can’t let you stay
We both know where it
I have to let you go
It’s over we both know
And sorry won’t fix us this time
Words won’t help to
Heal what hurts you
I did what I had to do
So don’t start crying
I’ll start crying
My hearts broken too"
Got feelings for you I can’t hide
So sad but it’s true
I lost my mind when I lost you
Don’t look at me that way
It’s hard but I can’t let you stay
We both know where it
I have to let you go
It’s over we both know
And sorry won’t fix us this time
Words won’t help to
Heal what hurts you
I did what I had to do
So don’t start crying
I’ll start crying
My hearts broken too"
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Sharing is Caring...
Random Thoughts of the Day:
- David Archuleta – I haven’t even liked American Idol this season but when this kid sings, it melts my heart. He’s the only person I can say that I’ve ever voted for just because I want everyone to have the opportunity to hear his beautiful voice. I usually just watch the show because of Simon’s cruel, but accurate judgment of the other contestants. But when I’m home, I always watch something else until it’s David’s turn – he’s just fabulous. I just want to shrink him and put him into my iPod.
- Almay eyeshadow combination sets are one of the best things ever invented. Especially for girls like me who have no real make-up sense – the set gives you three colors and explains how to put them on so you don’t look like a complete idiot. I have every set. And I’m in love.
- Vegas was amazing - took a helicopter tour over the Strip and the Grand Canyon. I think that if audiology doesn’t work out for me, I could become a helicopter pilot. It seems so easy (I’m sure its not obviously..) but I think I could do it and imagine all the places you could go with your free time! I would probably fly my helicopter everywhere – even to the grocery store. Anyone wanna take up flying with me?
- My own stupidity: So today I got an email from one of my professors asking students to volunteer to moderate speaker sessions at our conference in Charlotte next week. Now let’s talk about how smart I am…
I emailed her back giving her the three options I would like to volunteer for, assuming (yes..ASSuming) that she would choose one for me. But no, she chose all 3! So now I am stuck doing all three and I couldn’t even ask her to not to do all of them because she already emailed the speakers with my information. Blahh..
Enough for the night – hope you enjoyed wasting time reading my ramblings :)
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