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Blogger Meetup, Farmer’s Market Finds, Getting Massages
Hi Friends! How has your day been going? Mine got off to a rocky start. I woke up to three nastygrams in my inbox. I have said it before, but if you don’t like me, don’t like my blog, don’t like the way I look, don’t like the food I eat, don’t like the way I parent, don’t like the choices I make, don’t like what I’m all about, that’s fine! Just click off the page, move on, and don’t waste your time or mine by leaving nasty messages . Not all blogs, people, lifestyles resonate and jive with other people. Diversity is what makes the world go round. There’s no reason to be rude if I am different than you. The things people say when they get behind their computer screens. Sheesh! I don’t want to dwell on negativity because things got better after I hit the delete button. And a pep talk from Madeline and Jessica didn’t hurt either. Thanks chicas!
After a little cardio and gym time , and I met up with fellow blogger Nicole .
Nicole was one of my very first commenters on my very first post a year ago! She and VeggieGirl knew me from way back! Nicole and I “knew” each other when I was living in San Diego before moving to Phoenix, but because she lives a bit outside of San Diego proper, we never made the effort to connect in person. Then I moved to Phoenix , but now that I am back, it was time to get together!
We met at a Starbucks in my neighborhood since she was going to be in the ‘hood anyway, and it was awesome to connect with her. Skylar found a stuffed animal to play with and used chocolate bars Starbucks was selling as her “cell phone” which gave Nicole and I a chance to gab!
Nicole’s a mom of 3 boys, into fitness, is a high raw (like 99%!) vegan and so we had lots to chat about. She has such a wonderful, easy way about her and we clicked instantly! Our hour together flew by and I can’t wait to see Nicole again!
Sunday I had gone to the farmer’s market but didn’t have a chance to show you the bounty of produce I picked up. I came home well stocked with peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and what a deal at $2.00/lb Mix-n-Match.
The purple beans turn green if you steam them and the yellow ones stay a pale yellow.
From Yesterday… I’m glad the Mango Ginger Maple Tofu was a hit!
For the dense, chewy tofu lovers , press it with a Tofu Press or between plates with something heavy on it so the w ater is removed and then I slice it thin and bake well. Otherwise it’s too mushy for me.
It was also awesome reading everyone’s goals and intentions for the 2nd half of 2010. I listed 5 of my intentions and it was fabulous reading yours. Everything from less cardio to more parties to more time with family to love myself for who I am . Thank you to all who chimed in and congrats to those of you who are making an effort to reduce your own screen time . Thanks for “getting it” why I intend to reduce my own time at the computer . It seems many of us struggle with finding a balance between keeping blogging fun , but realizing it’s just one aspect of life … not our whole lives and that getting out there living life is what it’s really all about!
Chocolate “Dessert”: Chocolate Brownie Overnight Protein Oats (With additional Tips Here )
Gym & Weights Workout Today From This Tab : Back/Abs
Tip of the Day: My 18 Rabbits Give Away for 2 Winners!
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I love them because I get all my supplements, probiotics protein powder, organic/natural body washes and body sprays, stevia, nooch, bulk organic cinnamon , you name it, they have it.
If you’re not familiar with iHerb.com and need an extra $5 savings, Enter AVE630 at checkout. All orders over $40 ship free. And all orders over $60 get another 5% off calculated automatically at checkout. It becomes ridiculously cheap. I just got 5 pounds! of white stevia powder for about $40 bucks. What do you love to order online to save money?
Early riser or night owl? I am such a night owl it’s not even funny. I naturally like to go to bed at about 2am. The problem comes in when I have to wake up at 8am or earlier because Skylar’s up!
Have you ever met someone you really click with and know it right away? I have met so many amazing friends from blogging and Nicole is no exception, we hit it off right away! Who have you recently hit it off well with?
4 . At the Farmer’s Market there were 2 massage therapists with tables and there were doing $1 per minute massages. I got a 10 minute massage and it was the Best Ten Bucks I have spent in months! It was actually Structural Integration and Rolfing , not just a “standard” deep tissue massage.
I used to get massages, trigger point work, myofacial release, cupping, acupuncture , you name it, I’ve had it. And I love all of it! If I had extra money, I would get body work done . All the time. Despite being a yoga teacher for more than a decade, and practicing good posture and alignment in my daily life, I am prone to horrific upper back, shoulder, and neck issues . It’s almost like there are little marbles under my skin and I am also plagued by my muscles forming giant knot balls that are so deep they effect my breathing. I have no idea why this happens to me and I have spent 20 years trying to figure it out. Consistent massage helps me immensely but it’s pricey and right now, not something I can do consistently, but the 10 minutes at the market was a slice of heaven and I just felt so much lighter, not restricted, and not in pain. Yay! I also think some of my issues have to do with too much time on my computer because my right side usually is more effected than my left.
Do you get massages? Are you prone to any issues like back, shoulder, neck, hip, knee stuff? What do you do for your persistent aches and pains or issues?
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