Hi everyone!
First of all, thank you so much for reading and posting. Even for the nasty comments. Its all part of running a blog.
Let me clarify some things: I dont hate Brazil. Specially because I have a very good life here. But I miss a lot of great things which are important (to me) and feel very frustrated for not having access to them in this country.
Like wheat grass, for instance. I have wheat grass powder, but thats because I bought loads of it in New Zealand (www.lifestream.co.nz) while spending my holidays with my husband. Wheat grass is soooo amazing to your health. Why on the earth they dont sell it here?!
Anyway, I notice that the Bikram Yoga post is the most popular. Still, I would love to practice it and its the only yoga stylle that got my attention. The asanas repetition and the heat seems very effective (the heat, sweating, makes you feel sooo good!). They dont teach it here. Why??
Well, I will probably recieve more nasty comments on this one, but thats fine.
I am reading a very good book called “Secrets of a Former Fat Girl”, by Lisa Delaney
Its very realistic and truly motivates you to change your life to become a fit and healthy person. But, most of all, the author gives you tips to achieve such a stronger mindset and you end up changing yourself completely. Or maybe you become your true self after the transformation.
Speaking about kindle, I LOOOVE my kindle!! My husband bought me a kindle and its the best present. Its so simple to use and to add the books to it. Plus, the reading is so clear and comfortable to your eyes. Not to mention that you can have a whole enormous library inside it. You can carry your, lets say, 1000 books with you all the time and you dont have to worry about space to keep your books!!!
I am always looking for good options on books and I would like to hear your suggestions. So, please, post.
All the best.
Here I am, at home.
Its Tuesday and a holiday here, in Brazil. Its almost twenty minutes past nine PM.
My husband is online with me, but he is about to go back to work.
Quite cold here….
I´m home alone. Not used to be home alone so it feels a bit scary (mind you, Im 43 years old).
My father is at the hospital with my brother, who has some problems which the doctors dont know exactly what. They want to keep my brother at the hospital for a series with exams.
Its just my father and I to help my brother. Its just the 3 of us here, since my husband is in New Zealand.
Looks like my brother will saty in the hospital until Friday.
My cousin Regina called and offered help. It was really nice of her.
And this is probably the way life should be.
Today is being an interesting day for me.
Woke up and heard my brother telling my father he was feeling bad and that he was going to the hospital. My father went too.
These “hospital” “disease” thing devastate me more than many things in life.
Dont like death. Had the most terrible rock-bottom moment of my life when my mother died.
So I did almost 4 hours of workout.
The good side of the story is that I am dealing with all the fear and stress much much far much better than I would be dealing not too long ago.
I used to stuff my face with food everytime some stressful or uncomfortable situation came up. Because I felt week.
Im not week. I am strong. I am stronger than many people I know.
Have to go to work tomorrow, so hopefuly I will be able to have a good sleepind night.
I was in a non TV mode tonight. The other mode is the one where I don’t want to watch TV, but keep watching it anyway. So I decided to listen to some podcasts. 
Podcast’s, for those that don’t know are basically Radio shows on the internet, which you can listen to online, usually streaming the data, or download for listening on your MP3 player.
So, one of the podcast’s ended up being a show I had downloaded ages ago, had already listened to, and never thought I’d hear again. But, I realised when listening to it the second time, that this is a classic.
It was “No Agenda”, with Adam Curry and John C Dvorak. In this show AC & JCD chew the fat about anything and everything It’s a LOT off the wall and I love it because it’s so zany. I must admit that it to a lot of getting used to, because although it was great, it was a step down from AC’s own podcast “The Daily Source Code”. God I miss that show (See more below). After a couple months of listening to both shows, AC decided that he couldn’t handle the DSC any more. So, he quit. It was gutting. But, at least I had No Agenda to listen to. So, all was sill good. Mostly. Geez, I was pissed at Adam, for taking away my favourite show.
So anyway, it was this episode that really turned me on to No Agenda. Why? Because John C Dvorak had a swifty pulled on him by Adam. It was a joke at JCD’s expense and it was one of the best I’ve heard. Not because of Adam, but because of the guy who rang the radio station. It was a riot!
Now, if you haven’t heard of this show and don’t know what it’s about, you won’t know what the joke is. but any regular listener, at the time, will know what I’m talking about.
But that doesn’t matter, because it’s a great show anyway. Push aside any preconceptions, set aside your cares, relax and listen to both what they’re saying, and why they’re saying it. They’re there to get you thinking and to have a good laugh at the same time. Enjoy:
http://curry.com/?p=2407
As for Adam and the DSC. I’m guessing he had to stop the show, because all the sh&t that was going down in his life at the time i.e. his separation. I wouldn’t want to be podcasting on my own either. Adam needed to still be on the “airwaves” and still needed company, so that’s where No Agenda fell into place for him. It was funny really, just how many people got pissed with him and said they’d never listen to him again. I’m guessing most of them came back and back to No Agenda first, not just because he’s resurrected the DSC. Funny really. I prefer No Agenda now. I suppose that’s because I prefer less the music and more the conspiracy. More laughs that way.
the first video is very good and creative, but it breaks my heart to see this guy, homeless, with 2 kids. He probably doesnt have any parents of relatives to help…!!
This video is to be one of the most inspirational talks we´ve ever heard.
Enjoy!
Hello readers!
The idea is this: simplify your life and you´ll feel happier.
Too true.
I think that, the more information we have access to, the more complex we become.
This is very paradoxal as the loads of technology and speed was suposed to make our lives lighter but, instead, people are becoming more neurotic, fatter, sick, anxious and depressed. Our houses are filled with clutter.
What do you really, I mean REALLY want in your life? What are your priorities?
The first step is to identify what is really important for you, so that you creat a start point and something to focus on. From there, try to eliminate everything else.
Easier said than done. The media offers us so many irresistable options and we feel like we cant miss anything (and the shop sales season are so dangerous….).
Take a deep breath.
Bear in mind that the process of simplifying your life is like a filosophy of life. You have to pratice it. And this is so important because when you get rid of things you dont really “need”, its more likely that you will live your TRUE SELF.
Also, in the process of simplifying your life, just keep on learning and making mistakes. But do it. Don’t judge yourself harshly in the process.
As you make your life more simply you will realize that you will feel free, lighter. Your will have more clarity in your mind and you will even find time for things you always wanted to do but never had time. You will be able to chill out! Refresh your life.
Write a list or a jornal and be honest with yourself.
And always remember that people (and animals, as in pets) are more important than things.
I will take the opportunity to recommend you a VERY VERY GOOD book and I think its the best book I own:
More about the book below:
“Aimee’s book, Chill Out And Get Healthy! is a practical guide for women who long to live healthfully, maintain their sanity, age gracefully and prevent disease amidst the chaos of today’s world. It explores how to nourish body and soul, decrease general anxiety, manage overwhelming stressors, maintain and improve fertility factors, and fight the perils of aging.
Chill Out And Get Healthy! gives women the knowledge and tools that they need to better manage their health today and prevent future disease.”
Anyway, I wish you can simplify your life as I really want to simplify mine.
If you have any thoughts about the subject or any tips, please, post your comment.
And if you would like to purshase the book at Amazon.com, you can do it by clicking in the image above.
Bless you all. xoxoxo
Hi everyone.
This is soo cute! 
My husband´s neighbour adopted a little cat called Amber.
Anyway, before my husband and I knew she had an owner, we thought she was a “he” and also a stray cat. So we named he “Snoopy Doggy Dog” 
Recently my husband realized that Amber lives next door.
During the 2 weeks I spent in New Zealand, in September, the little cat would wonder around our place, but she wouldnt let me pet her.
Well, the lady who adopted her had to go to the hospital so Snoopy felt a bit lonely and decided to become friends with my husband.
Not only she let Cameron pet her, but she tried to come inside our Little House.
What happens is that, one afternoon, my husband found her inside the bathroom! 
Also, Cam decided to leave the front door opened in the evening and Snoppy got inside the lounge for a pet and attention. So cute!!!!
Thank you, my husband. You have the biggest heart. Im sure you made a big difference in this little cat´s life!