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October 15, 2010

Movie List

Filed under: Favorite 15,Life,Things I Love — gardener @ 10:44 am

My friend Camille tagged me on Facebook to create a list of 15 movies that I love. It’s supposed to be things that pop into your head, not something that you think long and hard about-  In fact, it’s not supposed to take more than 15 minutes to complete.

I’m planning on sharing this on Facebook, but I thought it would be fun to share here in case someone wants to join and share their own Top 15 movies.    Mine are below- in no particular order.

My Favorite 15- (Movies)

  1. The Wizard of Oz
  2. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
  3. The Other Sister
  4. Dangerous Minds
  5. The Blindside
  6. Schindlers List
  7. Titanic
  8. Legends of the Fall
  9. Remember the Titans
  10. Steel Magnolias
  11. Pretty Woman
  12. Avatar
  13. Grease
  14. ET
  15. It’s a Wonderful Life

There you have it- the 15 movies right off the top of my head that I love.   I’d love to hear your favorites.

Olive Oil Soap

Filed under: Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 10:36 am

I know I mentioned on here earlier in the summer how I was having so many problems with my face breaking out. I was actually embarrassed that at the fabulous age of 43 that I was having break outs that were worse than when I was a teenager. I was ready to seek help at www.acnesolution.org when my sister in law brought me some olive oil soap back from Greece. I figured I’d use it to clean my face, since nothing else was working. Amazingly- it helped and I’ve been using it ever since. I still have the occasional break out, but nothing like I had before. I can’t begin to tell you how happy it makes me, because 43 and having break outs is a little too much- hormonal or not.

Gratitude- Friday, October 15, 2010

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 10:33 am

Today I’ve found myself thinking a lot about my grandmother.  It would have been her birthday today, if she had not passed away in 2001.   Sometimes I go weeks without thinking of her, and other times I think of her days on end.   I miss her.  I also miss Carol.   In fact – I miss many people.

I’m still grateful- I’m grateful for the opportunity to have had these people in my life and to have had the chance to love them.

Gratitude List for October 15, 2010.

Today I’m Grateful For:

  • The dark, rainy day, which made it easy to stay inside and work.
  • Cooler weather, which means I can snuggle up under a blanket and my favorite mug filled with coffee.
  • The love of family and friends- for which I’m so blessed to have.
  • Seeing some things for what they are, and learning that some things need to be let go.
  • The raise that Marcel got yesterday.

The Outside is Evident to the Inside

Filed under: Health/ Fitness,Life,Life's Little Hiccups — gardener @ 10:28 am

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about health, fitness and the fact that I seem to have lost my way when it comes to exercise. I know why- there’s no doubt about it that the fact that my lack of motivation is evident of the emotional turmoil I’ve been struggling with most of this year. It wouldn’t matter which weight loss pill reviews that I read, because until I work through what needs to be worked through- I’ll continue to struggle. Don’t get me wrong- I’m not on a binge or anything like that- but I’ve always had a weakness for sugar and that continues. I know I’ll get my ‘groove’ back, but I also know that it isn’t about the food, but about what’s going on inside my heart and head. If you’re struggling- I’m sure the same is true for you as well.

To Whom It May Concern

Filed under: Life's Little Hiccups,Public Service Announcement — gardener @ 10:18 am

I don’t know about you other bloggers out there, but I get a LOT of comment spam from people wanting or thinking they are going to get some free product advertisement on this site. Let me be the first to tell you- it ain’t happening.

Someone asked me (via a spam comment) how I keep SPAM comments off this blog- As you can see ‘person’- your comment was not approved and was delivered promptly into the spam garbage can. In spite if you attempting to disguise your advertising as an actual comment- it still isn’t allowed, so off to the garbage can it went.

So to answer your question- that’s how I get rid of spamming. I simply don’t allow it. Advertising is possible on this site- and you’re always welcome to contact me at info@ this site dot com (througthetulips.com) in order to inquire. It won’t happen through comments though- not as long as I have anything to say about it.

Quick and Healthy Meal

Filed under: Food,Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 10:14 am

Marcel had leftover casserole tonight and I decided that since there wasn’t enough for two of us, I’d whip up something fast for myself. I happen to think that the best weight loss supplements consist of eating healthy, whole foods and with that in mind I sliced two zucchini, a yellow bell pepper and sauteed them in a teaspoon of olive oil. I cooked some whole grain elbow macaroni, then added some chopped shrimp to the zucchni mixture. When they were done, I added some fat-free Greek Yogurt and a little cayenne and granulated garlic. I mixed it all together and voila’ – a quick, healthy meal.

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