I recently started going back to the gym, and I’m loving it! I’ve been focusing on a cardio workout, but I’m about to get involved in weight training again as well. I absolutely love the Cardio Theater at my gym. They play movies all the time, so you can catch a good flick while you’re [...]
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow!
You wouldn’t think that people would pay much attention to your eyebrows, but they do. I get a lot of compliments on my brows. People notice how perfectly shaped they are and sometimes ask how I got so lucky. I’ll let you in on a little secret. I’m not lucky. My brows are not naturally [...]
Choosing the Right Nutritional Supplements
The following is a sponsored post. I took up weight training a couple of years ago. Sadly, it didn’t last, but I did really enjoy working with weights and building muscle – and especially showing my male friends just how much I could lift! I hope to find the willpower to get back to the [...]
Some Things are Better Left to Curiosity
I’ve been feeling a bit sick all night. It could be that nasty flu that has the area school systems shut down. Or that nasty sweet potato dog treat. Yeah. Don’t even ask. Let’s just say that it didn’t taste nearly as good as Molly and Cruella said it did.
Soon to be Certified in Pet CPR!
I took my annual CPR recertification course on Friday. This marks my 8th year of being certified. Fortunately, I’ve never had to use my skills on a person, but it was just over a year ago that I saved one of my dogs from choking. I’ll admit that being certified in Adult CPR helped me [...]
Falling Apart
As many of you know, I was diagnosed with glaucoma at age 26. It is currently being managed with daily medications and quarterly doctor visits. Fortunately, my treatment has been successful, and I have maintained 20/20 vision. My doctor says that I will eventually need glasses, but not necessarily due to the glaucoma. Apparently eyesight [...]
I’m Famous!
From USAToday: Glaucoma Creeps Up On More Americans
Of Beauty, Spiders, and Men
While browsing through my Google search terms today, I realized that my blog is often accessed for advice on beauty, spiders, and men. I consider myself to be quite knowledgeable on beauty topics, but when it comes to spiders and men, I’m not so sure anyone should turn to me for advice. I have decided, [...]
Passing the Pink Penguin
I have been tagged by both Max and Choc Mint Girl to pass the Pink Penguin to help raise awareness of Breast Cancer. Here are a few ways you can help. 1. Spread the word. Announce the event on your blog. You could write a blog post (like this), or a little note about it. [...]
Sunday Samplings #12
Les Jones has posed an interesting question for all you bloggers out there. Just what is your ratio of blog posts to comments? Take a moment to stop by and post your information. The responses are really interesting! Yvonne Foong is a Malaysian college student suffering from Neurofibromatosis. The disease affects the nervous system and [...]
