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I actually like coffee flavored ice cream, but for the life of me cannot drink a cup of coffee and certainly don't need it to wake up in the mornings.
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I'm happy that you guys enjoyed the article. It's always fun to research new topics and this one for me was most interesting! I'll tell you something though, in the midst of my research, my parents were having a dinner party where an argument ensued between my parents and their guests about pole dancing, this of course after my parents shared with everyone the topic of my article, also telling them that I had gone to a pole dancing lesson. Their reaction was typical ignorance, I'm afraid, and this from a very educated bunch. My dad phoned me up to ask me whether he could give a copy of my article to one of his colleagues whom he wanted to prove wrong. The problem is that so many people are judgmental and they really have no clue. So in writing this article I'm happy that I did good by you, but I'm also hoping that other people who have had reservations, or who've judged pole dancing wrongfully, will perhaps see this dance form in a completely different light. They may continue to dislike it after the fact, it might not be their cup-of-tea, but at least they would have had a good thorough understanding of it! When you appreciate the evolution or journey of dance, then you appreciate any dance form really. Just as a side note, this weekend my husband and I went hiking up Lone Mountain, near our home; it was 6:30 a.m. a perfect time for a quick thirty minutes up the mountain and thirty minutes down. Well, once I had reached the peak of the mountain I stood there and stared at the beautiful view, fully mesmerized even though I do this type of activity on a weekly basis; how could it be otherwise when one's surrounded by mountains and the valley, including the strip (people have no idea how beautiful Las Vegas really is). Feeling very hot after the climb, and a little cheeky, I took my exercise top off to feel the nice breeze. My husband then snapped a shot of me with his phone, and all I did was turn my head back and hold my top to the side, it was actually a cute pose and a nice photo. But he then put it on Facebook, and do you really think that anyone said anything? Of course not, the idea that I had stood there without a top on, even though nobody could see anything but my bare back, was shocking to people or in poor taste. But my dad, fully appreciating the photo, then shared it on his Facebook and wrote the caption "The Las Vegas Strip," again, no one appreciated that either. What can I say, I will stick to being who I am, and and you guys continue enjoying what you do and that's the best way to live one's life for sure!
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Have you ever tried cleansing your face with oatmeal? I take a small handful and wet it with some warm water, not wasting the liquid that drips from my hand either, I then rub it on my face in circular movements and, voila, I get the most wonderful results. My skin looks firm and radiant for the rest of the day.
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Oops, forgot to attach the link for this article:
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Nobody can get a heart attack just because they're in the midst of eating bad food, it's going to happen as a result of a long track record of bad habits. These people who had collapsed obviously were not the healthiest. Still, as one who strives to keep healthy, I just don't see a reason for putting this stuff in my own body–but to each his own.
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I will keep you posted for sure!
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Not yet, though Veena did promise me a lesson so I can better understand what all the rave is about. Also, it will help me with writing my article about her! These days I am helping my husband get back into shape after two severe back operations. Only now, after two years of pain and discomfort, is he able to finally begin to strengthen his body. I'm his personal trainer for now, helping him get motivated for our workouts; we cycle together, swim, hike and go to the gym. It's slow and painful for him, but I believe that eventually he will get stronger and healthy once again! I'll tell you what though, when you witness someone who was once active and strong, suddenly lose his ability to freely move without debilitating pain, it really humbles you, and teaches you to appreciate your body.
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Rixi I totally agree with you. On that note, I remember that a few years ago I went to an art exhibit that featured paintings of a kind that I had never seen before; the models were “imperfect” in terms of what, we, as a society regard as “perfect model material.” These were paintings by Lucian Freud (Sigmund Freud's grandson). We’re talking about a 20th century artist here, not one who existed when fleshy women, small breasts and large hips had been all the rage in paintings. I walked past a painting of a very large woman, comfortably sitting in the nude, her body parts flopping rather than tight and firm—this certainly got me thinking. Initially I felt shock, but then after I read a little bit about Lucian and his understanding of beauty, that he loved imperfections, hated anything artificial–even makeup was a turnoff to him–I could better understand his way of thinking. Yes, we are indeed so swayed by what society deems “perfect” which every so often has changes throughout history, that we forget to live our lives and care about what really matters most. Once upon a time the bigger our bottoms were, the better; women in Victorian times would wear uncomfortable clothing i.e. hoops and padding in order to accentuate their buttocks. How times have changed. Could you imagine that being the preference today, even though here and there we get real women and a few celebrities stating that they love their curves and big bottom, i.e Jennifer Lopez and the Kardashinans . . . For the most part it’s just not so, and we are so swayed by public opinion and the fashions and trends of the moment.
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Krissykiki, you have mirrored my thoughts exactly! The moment I began to understand my body, and as I have mentioned many times before, its evolutionary path ( why do women have wider hips than men, why we tend to gain weight around our bottoms, why do men have shorter necks than women, or wider shoulders, why, why, why etc.,)–then I was able to relax, breathe, and see myself in a completely different light.
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Yes, that's the gym, and true,one could spot plenty of celebrities when at the gym. Usually folks who happened to live in the area. But with all the hype, it was a down-to-earth atmosphere. Everyone was friendly etc. Indeed a very small world.
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Men and women alike should always strive to be fit and healthy; their role in life, their occupation, should have no bearing on this decision whatsoever. A healthy body does not equate superficiality etc. Years ago I remember going to Gold's Gym in Venice, California, and bumping into the rabbi of a local temple where my daughter used to go to pre-K. I remember staring at Rabbi Dan, even grinning; he noticed and walked up to me and said: "Just because I'm a rabbi doesn't mean that I can't take care of my body . . . " And this says it all.
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Webmaster, as long as you're thinking along those lines–installing a running wheel–then perhaps I should make mention of the following article that may help you in the event that you are also in need of a little hair repair: