#You Can&039;t Do It Alone

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God is in Need of You!

God is in Need of You!

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How To Stop Loving A Married Woman?

How To Stop Loving A Married Woman?

Are you in love with a married woman and want to stop loving her? If you are, you have to do something to snap out of it. You have to get some space from her, stop calling her, stop interacting with her on social media, and find someone who’s ready and willing to date you. When you find that person, she’ll be able to distract you from the married woman and give you what the married woman…

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notes:

⋆ the angst part is like... real angsty (esp number 52, it got my eye twitching)

⋆ the angst part has some sensitive topics like being blamed for someone's death and mental illnesses

⋆ it was really hard for me to think of fluff prompts so i got almost all prompts after number 15 from here.

⋆ I don't write smuts (U), yandere(U), mafia(C), agere(C) or poly(C)

U = uncomfortable writing

C = i just can't write these, the final product is usually shit HELP

A N G S T

001. ❝Stay away from me.❞

002. ❝I can't believe you've done this!❞

003. ❝Can I ask you one thing? Could you... Could you please leave me alone right now?❞

004. ❝You're a psycho!❞

005. ❝Revenge is not the answer to everything!❞

006. ❝Do you like hurting people?❞

007. ❝Why are you acting like this?❞

008. ❝Maybe if you weren't being a b*tch.❞

009. ❝You're so annoying.❞

010. ❝F*ck off!❞

011. ❝How can you be so happy?❞

012. ❝You should be sad.❞

013. ❝You broke me first.❞

014. ❝Why are you always so negative?❞

015. ❝I can't handle your *mental illness* anymore. Forgive me.❞

016. ❝You're sick!❞

017. ❝You wouldn't be here if it weren't for me.❞

018. ❝I saved you!❞

019. ❝I was eighteen! I was jobless, I had no family, I couldn't get into a good university! Then came your stupid little heart break, I had to leave everything and come to your house in the middle of the night! I missed my admission test because you wanted me to be there for you! That night I went home and had nothing to eat! Not even a single slice of bread while you had the latest phone, the most comfortable bed, all the food you ever wanted, rich parents who got you into your favourite university but when you cried I came! Why? Because I was your best friend. ❞

020. ❝When your b*tchy girlfriend said shit about me, I said nothing because i knew you would believe her, like you always did. Like you are doing right now. And... God must hate me because I have no single proof that she did that.❞

021. ❝Tsk tsk tsk.❞

022. ❝This is why no one loves you.❞

023. ❝This is why your parents are dead.❞

024. ❝You killed your parents.❞

025. ❝If I had a child like you, I would k/ll myself too.❞

026. ❝You deserve nothing.❞

027. ❝You belong to the streets.❞

028. ❝You could never fit in.❞

029. ❝You're so embarrassing.❞

030. ❝I'm ashamed to be seen in public with you.❞

031. ❝You dress like trash.❞

032. ❝You can never get things done.❞

033. ❝I don't know why I told you to do that when I knew you would mess it up, like you always do.❞

034. ❝Stop thinking about yourself for a moment.❞

035. ❝You're so selfish.❞

036. ❝No this isn't self-love. You're so obsessed with yourself, gosh.❞

037. ❝Do you realize that other people also have feelings.❞

038. ❝Don't you think I loved you too much to be used and discarded?❞

039. ❝Why don't you believe me?❞

040. ❝You out of everyone!?❞

041. ❝I regret loving you.❞

042. ❝All I ever wanted was to be enough for you!❞

043. ❝I was insecure!❞

044. ❝Maybe in another life.❞

045. ❝I can't stay here anymore.❞

046. ❝Gosh, I hate you so much.❞

047. ❝You left me there crying!❞

048. ❝I was just trying to get close to you-❞ ❝You were embarrassing me!❞

049. ❝I... I don't know what to do now.❞

050. ❝Please love me back.❞

051. ❝F*CK THE PATRIARCHY!❞

052. ❝Aw, did i hurt your wittle feelings?❞

F L U F F

001. ❝Let me get that for you.❞

002. ❝Here, hold my hands.❞

003. ❝Would a kiss make you feel better?❞

004. ❝Your hands are so small.❞

005. ❝We fit into each other's arms perfectly! We're meant to be!❞

006. ❝If I could do anything to ease your pain, I would.❞

007. ❝You're so strong and I am so proud of you.❞

008. ❝I told you that you could do it!❞

009. ❝I will be here beside you.❞

010. ❝You are the best thing that happened to me.❞

011. ❝You're the most beautiful person i've ever seen.❞

012. ❝You look cute but you'd look cuter in my clothes.❞

013. ❝Your smile is so pretty.❞

014. ❝You're so good at what you do.❞

015. ❝I wish I could be as talented as you!❞

016. ❝Come cuddle.❞

017. ❝Damn, you look so good.❞

018. ❝You're so good at this!❞

019. ❝And I thought I was the best at this.❞

020. ❝I like the way your hand fits in mine.❞

021. ❝You can't leave without letting me hug you first.❞

022. ❝Your lips are really warm.❞

023. ❝You look so comfy, and cuddle-able.❞

024. ❝Why are you staring at me like that!❞ ❝Oh, don’t mind me. Just enjoying the view.❞

025. ❝Would you mind if I kissed you?❞

026. ❝I remember when you first held my hand. I was blushing for days!❞

027. ❝God, you’re perfect.❞

028. ❝You’re hair is really soft after you wash it.❞

028. ❝I don't mean this in a creepy way but you're so cute when you're half asleep.❞

029. ❝You are my new pillow.❞

030. ❝I think I love you.❞

031. ❝Don’t be silly. You didn't upset me.❞

032. ❝Your bed head is really cute.❞

033. ❝I love your hugs.❞

034. ❝Shush and go back to bed.❞

035. ❝But I want to hear you sing.❞

036. ❝I like it when you pat my head.❞

037. ❝Let me do it for you.❞

038. ❝I think that's enough for today. Go sleep.❞

039. ❝I feel this urge to protect you whenever I'm around you and I know you're tough and badass but... still. So, please let me be there for you and protect you.❞

040. ❝Here, I saved some for you. Try it?❞

041. ❝You. Me. Movie marathon. Get all the snacks you can carry.❞

042. ❝This would look so cute on you!❞

043. ❝Fight me. Pillow fight. And by fight I mean cuddle.❞

044. ❝C'mon, with anyone else this would be too weird.❞

045. ❝That sounds like a bad idea. I’m in.❞

046. ❝I want to kiss you and hold your hand any time I want.❞

047. ❝I am who I am because of you.❞

048. ❝Your eyes are amazing… do you know that?❞

049. ❝Wow - you look… amazing.❞

050. ❝We just met, this is crazy, I’m referencing a song… but call me maybe?❞

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‘Good Day LA’ Meteorologist Maria Quiban on Grief and Reporting From Home

‘Good Day LA’ Meteorologist Maria Quiban on Grief and Reporting From Home

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down production, “Good Day LA’s” Maria Quiban had joked about working from home as the show’s meteorologist. She even had a green screen handy. Little did she know, that would be her reality for the past three montsh.

Quiban also released her book, “You Can’t Do It Alone,” during quarantine. In it, she shares her grief after her husband, Sean Whitesell, died…

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Random questions.

(Since I am super bored and no one actually asks me questions I have went ahead and filled them all out.) 001. When is their birthday? 3rd Sun of the 6th Astral Moon 002. Do they do anything to celebrate their birthday? Not normally. 003. Does your character like coffee better, or tea? Tea 004. Do they prefer being alone or with others? It really depends on the moment. Ryo likes her privacy and does not like huge crowds. She does like spending time with her loved ones. 005. Are they in good health? Yes 006. What sense do they most rely on? Sight/smell 007. Is your character an optimist or a pessimist? Depends on the situation. 008. What is their favorite fairy tale? N/a 009. Do they believe in happy endings? Not really 010. Do they believe in love at first sight? Not in the normal aspect. She believes that there is a connection between souls, not always pertaining to love. Even with that connection, love is something that requires work. 011. How would your character court the person of their dreams? She already has the person of her dreams… though their start was not "fairytale" material. 012. What makes your character embarrassed? Compliments, messing up (which happens quite a bit) 013. Have they ever been bullied or teased? Yes 014. Detail one secret shame your character feels. Allowing the tribe to influence her thoughts on others for so long. 015. Are they most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue? Tongue.. Until that no longer works. 016. What is their choice of weapon? Red mage Rapier or white mage staff 017. When does your character think that violence is justified or deserved? Depends on the situation. 018. Your character wakes up to find that war has been declared. What do they do? "Ah shit.. Again? So much for my quiet day." -Gets out of bed with a sigh and gets to work- 019. If they could have a superpower, what would they choose? Isn't Hydaelyn's blessing and the echo enough? Okay.. If she had to pick something else it would be the ability to read minds. 020. What are their hobbies? Painting, crafting 021. How do they display affection? Hugs and dotes. 022. What is the most beautiful thing they’ve ever seen? The sky in Churning Mists both during a thunderstorm or a clear night. Sunrise from her home. 023. What do they consider beautiful in others physically? Ryo does not normally focus on the outer beauty because it can be very deceiving. 024. What do they consider ugly in others physically? See above answer 025. What do they consider beautiful in others personality-wise? Kind, willingness to help others, and bravery. 026. What do they consider ugly in others personality-wise? Deceit and lies 027. What is their idea of perfect happiness? (Alone)Curled up with a book or painting with music in the background. (With others) Spending time with her loved ones. 028. What makes them laugh out loud? A lot of things. Most often is the craziness of her FC. 029. What sort of sense of humor does your character have? Ryo can find humor in a lot of things. Her sense of humor ranges from dark and light airy, even the occasional inappropriate joke. 030. Do they believe in the afterlife? Yes 031. Are they superstitious about anything? Not anything specific. 032. Does your character believe in ghosts? Of course, she's seen them before. 033. Do they keep their promises? Yes 034. What’s their view of lying? Absolutely despises it.. She hates being lied to. However on the flip side of that she can also see the benefits of having to lie sometimes. 035. What is the most important rule your character lives by? Always do what you say you are going to.. 036. How honorable is your character? For the most part she is pretty honorable. 037. If your character saw someone drop a large sum of money and knew that they could probably take it without anyone noticing, what would they do? There was a time when she would have THOUGHT about keeping it… Now Ryo makes a pretty decent living from her paintings and adventuring on the side. 038. What bad habits do they have? 039. What do they think is the worst thing that can be done to a person? Exploiting someone for your own gain. 040. What is their obsession? Plushies. 041. Are they comfortable with technology? Yes 042. What is their greatest achievement? Not sure. 043. What will they stand up for? Ryo stands up for those who need it. 044. What disgusts them? See above answers. 045. Does your character have any chronic medical conditions? No 046. How do they handle getting sick? Ryo usually does not show that she is sick. If she gets sick she normally powers through it… That is until she pushes herself too far and gets even more sick. She then becomes a sick child who wants nothing more than to be held and to sleep. 047. What was the last medical problem your character had? N/a 048. Do they have any allergies? No. 049. How does your character feel about growing old? She is indifferent. 050. How does your character feel about their own mortality? Ryo doesn't really think about it. She knows that on every mission that she goes on it is something that can happen but she doesn't dwell on it. 051. If they knew they would die tomorrow, what would they do today? Ryo isn't one who would do crazy things. She would spend a quiet day at home surrounded by those that she loved. 052. What is your character’s worst flaw? Ryo appears very standoffish. Because of that some people feel that they have a hard time approaching her. 053. What is your character’s greatest strength? Not to sound cliche, but her greatest strength her friends and family. Because Ryo has issues making new contacts those bonds that she has established are strong 054. Does your character want power or authority of any kind? No. 055. Is your character an introvert or an extrovert? Introvert.. Ryo tries being more sociable but usually ends up wishing that she were home with a good book. 056. Has your character ever struck someone in anger? Yes. 057. Has your character ever killed anyone? Uhhh….. 058. What is your character’s idea of a perfect day? See above (question 27) 059. List several phrases your character is fond of uttering. Where did they pick them up? "Wait what?" "The things I'd do for a refresh." 060. What is your character’s attitude toward education and learning? Learning is lifelong. It doesn't just stop once your education is done. 061. Does your character prefer adventure or safety and security? A little bit of both. 062. What sort of legacy does your character wish to leave behind? Ryo does not seek to leave a legacy. 063. How well does your character handle difficult people? Avoids them if possible. If not possible she confronts them. 064. In what ways does your character annoy others? Not sure. 065. Is your character better at leading or following? Which do they prefer? When in a group Ryo will usually let someone else lead. That's not to say that if she does not agree with them that she won't speak up. 066. Does your character prefer city life or being out in nature? Out in nature. 067. Does your character believe in fate or destiny? No. 068. How strong is your character’s sense of responsibility? What kinds of things trigger it? 069. What about your character is heroic? Ryo enjoys helping out other people. 070. What about your character is cowardly? While she doesn't normally let it stop her, she is always thinking of ways that things can go wrong. 071. How kind is your character? Very, though she doesn't always look it. 072. In a Dungeons & Dragons game, which class would your character be? (wizard, fighter, bard, priest, ranger, etc.) Druid or sorcerer 073. In a novel, what plot role would your character fill? (hero, anti-hero, sidekick, villain, etc.) Hmmm…. Not sure. 074. What is your character’s favorite game? N/a 075. Is your character ticklish? Yes 076. How do they express anger? Ryo has trouble hiding her anger.. It shows on her face. As for how she expresses it that depends on the situation. 077. How often do they cry? Over what? Not very often. 078. How emotionally stable is your character? Normally pretty stable. 079. How easy is it for them to read the emotions of others? Easy. 080. How easy is it for others to read your character’s emotions? Depends on the emotion. Sometimes people misread her. 081. Is your character religious? No. 082. What are your character’s sleeping preferences? On her side or her back. Cooler room, blanket on. 083. What is the first thing they say and/or do when they wake up? Nothing specific. 084. Describe your character in one word. Helpful 085. Describe your character in three words. Sometimes too helpful 086. How would your character describe themself in one word? Complicated. 087. How would your character describe themself in three words? 088. Is your character quiet or loud? Quiet normally 089. How vocally expressive is your character? Depends on the situation 090. How bodily expressive is your character? She is pretty expressive. She talks with her hands, and has trouble hiding her emotions as it normally shows in her expression or movements. 091. What type of music does your character like? She will listen to anything atleast once. She doesnt have a favorite genre. 092. What emotion does your character evoke in others? She hopes that she evokes joy. 093. What is your character’s goal in life? To live a good life and find something beautiful in everyday. 094. Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to know. Not sure. If i think of something ill come back to this. 095. Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to do. Same as above. 096. How do they move and carry themselves? What energy do they project? Ryo is normally a ball of energy, especially when she is around her family and friends. 097. How well do they adapt to change? Not very well. 098. Does your character like animals? Absolutely. 099. Do they talk to inanimate objects? Occasionally 100. Does your character dream? If so, what do they dream about? Ryo either does not dream or does not remember her dreams. If she remembers anything at all it is usually the energy or feelings from her dreams.

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Freelance Friday 039 – January 25 2019

Up in Chilliwack we’re experiencing an odd winter. Way less rain than normal and it’s so much warmer than normal as well. Not quite t-shirt weather, but certainly only a sweater and you’re warm enough.

We recently did an experiment with our kids and cut almost all the screen time for the week. Our youngest two especially (2, 5) had a fairly decent change in behaviour. This is something Cynthia and I will talk about in the coming weeks and share with you.

Progress on The Freelancer’s Guide to Niche Marketing happened so we’re on track for that March release. I need to keep making research and writing progress and in the beginning of February need to finalize the cover so I can throw up a proper landing page. For now if you want to get your Freelance Business on track in the marketing department and get the best price on that book subscribe here.

If you’ve found my content helpful then new in 2019 I’ve opened up a Patreon page. You can help ensure that more helpful content keeps coming.

Monday was a long post and video recapping my 2018 and talking about how 2019 will be different. How did 2018 go for you? What changes are you making for 2019?

Wednesday I put together a video on meal planning and talked about how it saved us so much work the following week alone because we got so sick. We even took some of the food to a friend last night because they seem to have the same thing we had and are in need of some support in the form of food being ready for them. Meal prep is a great way to trade just a bit of time today for a month of less work.

On Liquid Web I wrote about Gutenberg and WooCommerce. Just after we published it there was an update to WooCommerce Blocks so I’ll have to revisit this for Liquid Web in the coming weeks.

1. A Good Look at our changing ideas of dad

From daddilife:

In 2018, among a slew of statistics about the changing realities of fatherhood, it was revealed that dads spend three times more time with their children than their grandfathers did.

And

Research finds that dads are just as likely as mums to say that parenting is extremely important to their identity. Dads are also doing more around the home, as well as more in terms of childcare.

I know that we have an almost 50/50 split in child rearing with my wife working 3pm and on most days of the week then us both being around all weekend.

I still am annoyed sometimes at how dad is pictured, but overall we’re heading in the right direction.

If you’re a dad looking to start taking your family as serious as your work, then I’d love to help you do that.

2. My dream schedule?

From Farnam Street:

Consider the daily schedule of famed novelist Haruki Murakami. When he’s working on a novel, he starts his days at 4 am and writes for five or six continuous hours. Once the writing is done, he spends his afternoons running or swimming, and his evenings, reading or listening to music before a 9 pm bedtime. Murakami is known for his strict adherence to this schedule.

Yup this is an older one and it was first written about, to my knowledge, by Paul Graham. The first paragraph almost caused my heart to skip a beat because it sounds like the perfect day to me in so many ways. Get up early, be creative for a number of hours, then get outside in the mountains.

Now to keep making my day more like that through 2019.

3. Justin on letting go of cynicism

From Justin:

When you’re feeling down, and you see someone else succeeding, it’s hard to open yourself up to their point of view. But that is the very thing you need. You need healthy habits. Changing your mindset (and then your behavior) is the only way to improve your situation.

I’ve certainly been on the end of being less than charitable to someone else’s success. Remember, if you choose to be negative every day, then you’re reinforcing negativity. If you choose to be positive and happy, then you’re reinforcing a happy person.

What type of person do you want to be?

4. So you want to write

Or really, do anything well Kris Gage has a thought when someone asks him what the secret is:

And right as I start to wonder if they Might Be On To Something Here, I go check their post history, and half the time I see that they rarely write. So I then I point out this “fantastical mystery” (reminder: it’s “write”) to them, like “uh. yo dawg — the most important part of writing is writing so, like, are you even trying?” — an “insight” that leaves them awestruck and me wondering how they even function day to day.

Yeah, do the damn work. If you want to create great YouTube videos, or podcasts, or write books then start. Do some of the work and try to improve. Pick out the parts that didn’t go well and then try to fix them.

There really isn’t a secret, except for maybe that you’re damn lazy and are looking for excuses to not do work.

5. Making a business niche change

Great episode of Live in the Feast talking with John Locke about his transition to SEO for manufacturing. Take note he started this over a year ago to see results. It takes time people. You will not be an overnight success.

Source: https://curtismchale.ca/2019/01/25/freelance-friday-039-january-25-2019/

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Get A Personal Trainer Marlborough And Become Fit

Get A Personal Trainer Marlborough And Become Fit

By Patricia Smith Objectives are a critical piece of any workout schedule. They give you a layout and a bearing in which to go, without an objective your vitality has nowhere to go. That is why with the services of a personal Trainer Marlborough there is no limit to what you can achieve when it comes to health and fitness. There are various medical advantages of strolling, some physical and some…

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It's 2017 And People Seriously Need To Stop Asking These 15 Questions

It’s 2017 And People Seriously Need To Stop Asking These 15 Questions

One of the most common questions I get asked these days is, “Are you a feminist?” Friends I’ve known for years, people I meet at parties, colleagues, almost everyone wants to know if I stand for something as basic as equality of all sexes. Seriously how are we even giving room for people to say no?

“Hi, do you believe in equality of all sexes”

“Umm no”

“Okay great, let’s continue being friends.”

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #74

a bit different from what i normally do, a different format and a lot of “i don’t know” questions, but i’m running out of a constant survey source! D:  i’d really appreciate some comments and such about some decent survey takers/sources!

001. What is Your Name? >  It's Brittany, bitch. 002. How old are you? >   21 003. What is the link to your website, blog, or myspace? >   *eye twitch* General 004. What is your height? >   5′4″ 005. Do you have any siblings? >   One half-brother, three half-sisters, two immediate sisters 006. What is your eye color? >   Blue 007. What is your hair color? >   Naturally brown, currently ruby red. 008. Do you wear glasses or contacts? >   I wear glasses. 009. Are you right handed or left handed? >   Right handed 010. Do you have any piercings? >   Two in each earlobe, left cartilage, right tragus, right side of nose, certainly getting more. 011. Do you smoke? >   Never 012. Do you swear? >   Yep. 013. Do you get along with your parents?> Yeah 014. Your heritage?  >   German, Irish, Polish 015. Your fears? >   Being alone, being unfulfilled, never being able to live in the "real world" adequately, whale sharks, maggots, parasites, incurable diseases/ailments, etc... 016. Goal you would like to achieve this year?>   Obtain a stable job. 017. Most overused phrase on an instant messenger? >   *shrugs* 018. Best Physical Feature? >   On me personally?  I like my hands. 019. Your bedtime? >  I don't have one. 020. What time do you arise in the morning? >   Usually 7:30-ish 021. First thoughts waking up? >   I mean, it varies. 022. Do you shower daily? >   No, that's bad for your hair and skin.

This Or That? 023. Bright or dark room? >   I feel more comfortable in dark rooms, but I've found it has a depressing effect on me, so I've been instructed to stay in lighted rooms. 024. Chocolate or vanilla? >   Chocolate, usually. 025. Dogs or cats? >   Dogs as pets, cats as animals in general. 026. Pepsi or Coke? >   Coke.  Pepsi's gross. 027. McDonalds or Burger King? >   McD's 028. Android or Apple? >   No preference. 029. Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea?>   Neither. 030. Cappuccino or Coffee? >  Neither. In the last month have you… 031. Drank alcohol? >   Yeah. 032. Gone to a mall? >   Yes, but a very run-down/mostly closed one.  We went there for a movie. 033. Eaten a box of Oreos?>   Not a whole box in one sitting, no. 034. Eaten sushi? >   Noooo. 035. Been on stage? >   Nope. 036. Been dumped? >   Not this month. 037. Gone skinny dipping? >   No. 038. Stolen Anything? >   Nope. Have you ever… 039. Laughed for no reason? >   Plenty 'o times. 040. Been caught doing something you weren’t supposed to do? >  In childhood, I'm sure. 041. Been in love? >   Yep. 042. Fired a gun? >   Nope. 043. Been drunk? >   I have. 044. Been called a Tease? >   Yep. 045. Been beaten up? >   No. 046. Shoplifted? >   Nope. What was the last…. 047. Furry thing you touched? >   Miracle or Maxwell, Colleen's dogs. 048. Thing you’ve said? >   "I love how you can get mad at him, then he's immediately just like, 'Can I love you now?'" 049. Song you’ve listened to? >   Something on Colleen's radio, idk. 050. (Who was the last) person you’ve spoken to on the phone? >   Errr I'm not sure. 051. Movie you watched? >   "Creed" was just on, but I didn't watch it.  The last movie I semi-watched was "Dirty Grandpa," I think it's called, but the last movie I gave my full attention to was "Brother Bear 2." 052. Thing you were doing before this? >   Sleeping 053. Time you cried? >   Few days back. 054. Song you’ve sang? >   Not sure. 055. Time you looked at the clock? >   Hmm. 056. Food and drink you’ve had? >   Food: sausage biscuit; drink: Dr. Thunder 057. Flavor of gum you’ve chewed? >   I couldn't tell ya. 058. Shoes you’ve worn? >   Rainbow's 059. Store you’ve been in? >   Wal-Mart Favorite… 060. Planet? >   Saturn! 061. Age you’ve been so far? >   *shrugs* 062. Season? >   Winter 063. Number? > 13 064. TV show? >   "Fullmetal Alchemist" 065. Flower? >   Tiger lily Random… 066. How much cash do you have on you? >   Just a couple dollars. 067. What’s a word that rhymes with ‘door’? >   "more" 068. What T-Shirt are you wearing? >   A black shirt with "who says nights are for sleeping" written in neon yellow. 069. What brand of shoes are you wearing? >  None. 070. What did your last text message say? >   Phone's dead, couldn't tell ya. 071. What were you doing at midnight last night? >   Talking with Chelsea. 072. What’s your current desktop picture? >   Trico and the Boy from TLG. 073. What’s a word that you say a lot? >   Idk. 074. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? >   I hate this question, 'cuz how would I know? 075. How is the weather right now? >   I can't see outside from here. 076. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? >   Clothes, I guess, idk. 077. Are you too shy to ask someone out? >   Yup. 078. Can you do a headstand (not using a wall)? >   No. 079. Who would you like to see right now? >   Jason.  Always. 080. How many pillows do you sleep with? >   3 081. Would you go on a date with someone on MySpace?>   lol MySpace... 082. How do you want to die? >   Idk... but definitely not painfully. 083. What do you want to be when you grow up? >   A freelance photographer. 084. What country would you most like to visit? >   South Africa. 085. How many CDs do you own? >   No idea. 086. How many things, in your past, do you regret?>   A number of things, y'know... 087. Do you think you are attractive? >   No. 088. Do you believe in yourself? >   Nah. 089. Do you want to get married? >   I do.

[newssplashy]

I'd eat when I was stressed out, if I had a bad day, or if I was upset. My core meals weren't necessarily unhealthy-but the amount of emotional snacking I did each day really did me in.

I've always been on the heavier side-but it wasn't until college that I realized I was an emotional eater.

I'd eat when I was stressed out, if I had a bad day, or if I was upset. My core meals weren't necessarily unhealthy-but the amount of emotional snacking I did each day really did me in.

Sweets were my weakness: Throughout the day, I'd have cookies, cereal, or chips-as often as I wanted, and as much as I wanted.

During that time, I tried all the diets-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, various cleanses-but I'd always end up gaining any weight I lost back.

After having surgery in 2013, I knew it was time to make a big change.

I was born with hip dysplasia-a condition that allows the hip joint to become fully or partially dislocated often-so working out has always been painful for me. My hips can only last for about 30 to 40 minutes in the gym or walking before I start to experience severe pain.

I had surgery for my hip dysplasia in December 2013, and while I was recovering, I was able to prepare myself mentally for my weight loss journey-something I had never truly done before in trying other diet plans. Basically, I realized I had to make this change for me, and me alone.

I started with an easy-to-follow program-but it wasn't sustainable.

I saw a commercial for Nutrisystem, a program I hadn't tried yet, so I decided to sign up. It was super expensive, so it wasn't sustainable for me in the long run, but it gave me an easy place to start from because it was real food that was portioned out for me.

 I stuck with it from January of 2014 to August of 2015 and lost 35 pounds through dieting alone (I was still recovering from surgery, so I wasn't able to work out yet).

After I quit Nutrisystem, my cousin started a program called Wellness Warrior, which focuses on eating whole foods, eliminating unprocessed foods, and keeping track of portion control. It also urges you to limit snacking, and to choose healthier snack options.

Here's what I would eat on the diet during a typical day:

Breakfast: Egg whites and a smoothie made with berries, kale, and almond milk.

Lunch: A salad with berries, vegetables, and chickpeas.

Dinner: A veggie burger with a side of vegetables like broccoli or spinach.

Snacks: Various fruits and vegetables, greek yogurt, or almonds.

When I was finally able to start working out, I quickly realized the gym was not my scene.

After I lost the first 35 pounds, I started (lightly) working out by joining a local gym. I would go for about three times a week and use low-impact cardio equipment at a slow pace-but I was so bored, so I quit after a few months.

After that, I started going outside to walk and jog around the neighborhood four or five times each week. But I knew I needed to do more (and find someone to keep me motivated), so I hired a trainer.

 She understood my physical limitations and tailored our workout sessions to help me stay on track without pushing me past my limits. She taught me to pick up my cardio pace by doing shorter (but faster) cardio intervals. I also started strength training, so I could get stronger without overexerting myself.

Now, nearly five years and multiple surgeries later, I'm still going strong.

Though I had another hip surgery in April of 2018, I still meet with my trainer one hour a day, four days a week-focusing more on mobility and recovery for right now. I've also started attending workout classes to add variety to my routine.

But sometimes life gets in the way. If I can't make a full class or meet with my trainer one day, I'll text friends to go for a quick walk or run. Through my limitations and overall experience, I have learned it is super important to just get your body moving in any way you can.

 As for my diet, I've found it's easiest to stay on track when I stay busy. Meal-prepping has been key for me, and I always try to have healthy snacks ready to go in my house so if I'm on the run, I can just grab and go.

There have been so many rewards to losing weight-but the biggest reward has been my newfound sense of self.

Sure, the compliments about my weight loss from family and friends are great, and it has definitely made exercise easier and more enjoyable-but that's not why I started this journey. I just wanted to make a healthy change in my life, for me.

 Over the past few years, I have been proud of myself as well as disappointed in myself. I have tested myself, both mentally and physically, and I am so thankful to have learned so much about myself through the process.

And, to anyone going through their own weight loss journey, remember you will have days where you fall down. But, despite your limitations and struggles, you can accomplish your goal as long as you push through and remember your why.

via NewsSplashy - Latest Nigerian News Online,World Newspaper

[snapzuhealth]

Only recently did I work up the nerve to go to a diner or coffee shop alone. Even now, when I do, I'll sit there hunched over my sandwich or cup of tea and cast furtive glances at all the twosomes around me, knowing exactly what they're thinking: What. A. Loser. She can't even find someone to keep her company for half an hour? via Snapzu : Health & Body

[sisiebabe-blog]

About Me Questionnaire

001. What is Your Name? Sierra / Jessica. 002. How old are you? 22. 003. Why are you taking this? So people can learn a little about me.  General 004. What is your height? 5′7.  005. Do you have any siblings? 6 adoptive. 1 blood. Too many half and step to even count! lol.  006. What is your eye colour? Honey Brown. 007. What is your hair colour? Naturally Light Brown.  008. Do you wear glasses or contacts? Both, glasses more. 009. Are you right handed or left handed? I can write with both.  010. Do you have any piercings? Just my ears. 011. Do you smoke? Never.  012. Do you swear? Occasionally, not much.  013. Do you get along with your parents? I don’t have contact with them.  014. Your heritage: Mulungeon, European  015. Your fears: Being Alone, The Dark 016. Goal you would like to achieve this year: Having a baby.  017. Most overused phrase on an instant messenger: “Oh my Lord!”  018. Best Physical Feature: Smile. 019. Your bedtime: It always depends.  020. What time do you arise in the morning? ^^^ 021. First thoughts waking up? I have to pee.  022. Do you shower daily? Yes, sometimes twice a day.  This Or That? 023. Bright or dark room? Bright.  024. Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla. 025. Dogs of cats? Both. 026. Pepsi or Coke? Pepsi. 027. McDonalds or Burger King? McDonalds. 028. Ant or Dec? Huh? 029. Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea? Lipton.  030. Cappuccino or Coffee? Cappuccino.  In the last month have you... 031. Drank alcohol? Yes. 032. Gone to a mall? Yes. 033. Eaten a box of Oreos? Yes. 034. Eaten sushi? NO! 035. Been on stage? No. 036. Been dumped? No. xD  037. Gone skinny dipping? No. 038. Stolen Anything? NO. Have you ever... 039. Laughed for no reason? Yes, all the time.  040. Been caught doing something you weren't supposed to do? Yes. 041. Been in love? Yes, I am in love. 042. Fired a gun? Yes. 043. Been drunk? Yes. 044. Been called a Tease? Yes. ;) 045. Been beaten up? Kinda.  046. Shoplifted? No.  What was the last.... 047. Furry thing you touched? Dannibugg :) 048. Thing you've said? “Where is he at?”  049. Song you've listened to? “I don’t dance” - Lee Brice 050. (Who was the last) person you've spoken to on the phone? Momma. 051. Movie you watched? Star Wars. 052. Thing you were doing before this? Cleaning house. 053. Time you cried? Yesterday.  054. Song you've sang? I don’t dance. 055. Time you looked at the clock? 12:49 056. Food and drink you've had? Chicken and Water. 057. Flavour of gum you've chewed? Fruit. 058. Shoes you've worn? My boots. 059. Store you've been in? Walmart. Favourite... 060. Planet? Earth, duh! 061. Age you've been so far? 18. 062. Season? Summer. 063. Number? 12 or 15 064. TV show? Teen Wolf 065. Flower? Sunflower Random... 066. How much cash do you have on you? $253.36 067. What's a word that rhymes with 'door'? Snore. 068. What T-Shirt are you wearing? An orange tank top.  069. What brand of shoes are you wearing? None! 070. What did your last text message say? “Love you, too!”  071. What were you doing at midnight last night? Missing my Hubby.  072. What's your current desktop picture? Don’t have one.  073. What's a word that you say a lot? “I love you” 074. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be? Green. 075. How is the weather right now? Rain.  076. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Eyes! 077. Are you too shy to ask someone out? No.  078. Can you do a headstand (not using a wall)? No. 079. Who would you like to see right now? Hubby <3  080. How many pillows do you sleep with? 3. 081. Would you go on a date with someone on the internet? I have before. 082. How do you want to die? Peacefully.  083. What do you want to be when you grow up? A vet.  084. What country would you most like to visit? Mediterranean  085. How many CDs do you own? A couple. 086. How many things, in your past, do you regret? Alot.  087. Do you think you are attractive? I am beautiful.  088. Do you believe in yourself? Always.  089. Do you want to get married? I am happily married. In a boy/girl... 090. Favourite eye colour? Hazel. 091. Favourite hair colour? Black. 092. Short or long hair? Short. 093. Height? Don’t matter. 094. Weight? ^^^

[alanphilips]

RULE #14: YOU CAN'T DO IT ALONE

Alone is not part of the creation equation. Today's post, RULE#14: YOU CAN'T DO IT ALONE....

Writing compared to other pursuits is a solitary act. I think, I research, I write. But just because I tap the keys alone doesn’t mean I write alone. I write with my mother because she instilled in me a strong work ethic, I write with my teachers Esther Rosen and Mr. Tomiselli because they taught me to construct words into thoughts, and I write with my wife because she encourages me to feel and…