Vegan Momma

I saw this meme over at Pete’s Digital Photography home. Please stop by and check out the amazing pictures he takes with his GPS Camera phone. I thought it was a great meme so I decided that I would participate.

1. I Love Body Modifications. Shocked? Don’t be. My fascination began when I was around eight years old and has continued to this present day of course being an avid reader I found that even in the Victorian age people had piercings. In the 1890’s women wore piercings they were called “Bosom Rings”. Roman centurions pierced their nipples to display potency and vigor. Gladiators, were treated as slaves, and they were pierced also. Do you even want to know where? ;-)About ten years ago I purchased the book Modern Primitives. I loved the book. I loaned it to a friend apparently they loved it also. I never received that book back.I had five body piercings. All I’ll say is they lined up with the chakra points. I still have one (navel.) I removed the other four during pregnancy. I didn’t want to. I still have my body jewelry. I most likely will get everything repierced and no none of my piercings were visible. I got mine done in the early 1990’s.
2. I’m extremely direct. I expect people to be the same with me. If I’ve done something that is bothering you please tell me about it otherwise I have no idea how to fix it. Please don’t talk about me behind my back. If I find out about it you’ve lost my respect. I’m also very perceptive.
3. I’m very competitive. If you challenge me to something, I will take you seriously, and I’ll do my best. Hopefully I’ll beat you. Regardless I’ll have a great time and I’ll thank you for the challenge. ;-)
4. Yes I really am that busy. I don’t say it to blow people off I’m just one busy woman. I’m a business owner, mom, student, volunteer. Trust me I am busy. I’m living life to it’s fullest. I do my best to follow up with people if I forget remind me. I won’t be offended. :-)
5. I actually have a social life. Yes, it’s true! I might not blog about it because well in some areas I’m actually a very private person. That is one of them.
6. Regarding a partner besides the intelligence, compassion, and all around great person I’m attracted to someone that in excellent shape. Most of the activities I’m involved with require a high level of endurance. I want someone that will join me not sit on the sidelines.That being said the last person I dated was overweight by at least twenty pounds. I loved them for whom they were as a person. They eventually lost that weight, but I never pushed however, I was always there to support them because they did want to make healthier changes in their life. They did.They’re not vegetarian, but they consume fewer animals when I first met them they said they would never be eating more fruits and veggies. They eat a lot of fewer animals and more fruits and vegetables.

   I didn’t preach I did lead by example. They saw the difference in our energy levels. They were already active before, but the changes they’ve seen with simple changes in their diet has been amazing to them. I’m proud of my buddy.

   You don’t have to be vegetarianto be healthy, you can be an unhealthy vegetarian, however you need to make healthy choices despite your eating lifestyle. Many of the unhealthy choices people make eventually catch up with them as they become older check out the health statistics. You can be old without health problems. Guess what health problems effect younger people also. Take care of yourself! If you make wise choices now you more than likely will have less problems as you age.

7. I’ve worked as a physical trainer. Occasionally I still do. I’m a tough but am extremely supportive. I’ll be your #1 cheerleader but you will have to meet me halfway and show me that you want to make changes in your lifestyle. Talk is cheap. I want to see action.

Alright those are my seven things. I’m going to tag a few people.

1. De’Moments - Chi Nee’ is an awesome woman and extremely creative. She is a friendly and makes all her visitors feel welcome.
2. JO-N at Shower Your Children With Love - an inspirational blogger. I met her through De’Moments. She is always dropping positive thoughts at her virtual home.
3. Sibbia of Seeing Is Believing; Believing is Achieving - Another positive soul. Her posts are thought provoking. I truly enjoy stopping by her virtual home.

One thing these bloggers have in common is their are nice people and their personality shines through in their posts. I truly enjoy my visits.

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I learned about Cell For Cash about three months ago. I actually used them when I recycled my old phone. Cell For Cash is Supporting America Recycles Day and have issued the press release listed below.  I gave my oldest phones to my daughter, Aiyana, she uses it as a play phone.  The other one was sent off to Cell For Cash.  The fabulous thing about it was I actually received money for my old cell phone!

Cell For Cash is a service where you can donate cell phones and earn some money at the same time.

Press Release:

This America Recycles Day CellForCash.com Wants to Pay You to Recycle Your Old Cell Phones

More than 100 million cell phones are retired each year in the United States, and most are just stashed away adding to an already hazardous stockpile. CellForCash.com lets you upgrade without the guilt when you sell your old cell phone online.

OCALA, FL, November 14, 2007 –- Has the latest cell phone in the TV commercials got your number? Do you want to upgrade your feature-challenged cell phone for the feature-rich model and do the right thing for the environment? CellForCash.com enables you to upgrade without the guilt by recycling your old cell phone for cash.

Over the last few years the environmental hazard discarded cell phones can cause has become a growing concern. Research has found cell phones to leach hazardous levels of lead when disposed of in landfill conditions. As a result, programs banning electronic devices from regular trash pickups are becoming more common throughout the country.

Some research suggests that less than 10% of cell phones are recycled. Others say only about 5% of people will recycle their old cell phones, and a few actually do throw them in the garbage. In any event, every month more and more cell phones are added to the stockpile.

“America Recycles Day is a great time to remind people that the old cell phone they have stashed away shouldn’t be trashed,” said James Mosieur, CEO of RMS Communications, the company that operates CellForCash.com. “Responsibly recycling an old cell phone is free, easy, and it may even come with a payoff.”

Mosieur encourages people to visit CellForCash.com before buying a new cell phone. “Consumers should be determined to recycle even before they choose a new phone,” he says. “Besides, getting $20 for your old phone could make the difference between getting the model you want and just settling for the one you can afford”.

CellForCash.com pays for over 600 different models of used cell phones and then re-markets them around the world. Payouts range from just a few dollars to well over $200 for each qualifying cell phone. If your phone does not qualify for payment, CellForCash.com will recycle it for free. Printing a pre-paid mailing label from the website and handing the package to your postman is a lot more convenient than going to the local landfill.

Some recycled cell phones are used in the company sponsored 911 Cell Phone Bank program, which provides no-cost emergency cell phones to the elderly and victims of abuse throughout the country. Over 1,500 cell phones are donated to law enforcement and other agencies every month.

“Phone upgrades do create a dilemma for the environmentally responsible, especially since most people already have a few stockpiled,” Mosieur said. “But as more consumers learn about recycling solutions like CellForCash.com, they’ll realize there is an immediate payoff for recycling; cash today and a healthy environment in the future.”

About CellForCash.com
CellForCash.com pays cash for used cell phones, and makes the process simple by displaying the phones it will buy and the prices it will pay for them right on the web site. It also provides sellers with already-addressed, postage-paid mailing boxes. The site lists over 600 models from 21 manufacturers including Motorola, Nokia, LG, and Samsung. For more information visit the web site at www.CellForCash.com.

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This bowl is exquisite! It’s a pedestal bowl. It’s lead free. It’s also food and dishwasher safe. This is the picture that greeted me when I logged onto JacarandaStyle this morning.

I’m a crafter. I make jewelry and design clothing. I always enjoy seeing the crafts made by others. I rarely buy gifts I usually make something for an individual for me it makes the gift special when I cannot make something you’ll usually find myself shopping at stores that specializes in hand made crafts.

Jacaranda Style Supports Artists And Artisans

How does JacarandaStyle support them? They provide them with meaningful employment. The beauty in their craft is evident as you browse through the website. I’m impressed that Jacaranda Style sense of commitment to the community. JacarandaStyle realizes that they should share in the companies success.

Part Of Your Purchase Supports Physical Disabled & Visually Impaired Children

I’m also happy that a portion of my purchase goes to the Ethembeni School in South Africa. Ethembeni means “place of hope”. This school serves as a place of hope for 300 physically disabled and visually impaired children. Each year a few of the students from the Ethembeni school comes to New York City so they can run in the New York City Marathon.

About the JacarandaStyle’s Curator

Dori Rootenberg is the sole curator for JacarandaStyle. She has earned a BA in art history from Drew University. She’s traveled extensively to South Africa and met and married a South African citizen. Jacaranda Style was founded in 2002.

If you love beautifully hand crafted items or you would like to give them as a gift log onto JacarandaStyle and check out what they have to offer.  Not only will the item be ordering a one of a kind item part of your purchase will also be used to support the Ethembeni School.

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About a month ago as I went to Bally’s I was greeted by that message on the door. I stopped, smiled, and read what it had to say. note said

Congratulations! You’ve Made It! Getting Here is Half The Battle.

Following that powerful statement was a brief note that stated that actually being at the gym is half the battle and the commended all the members that made that huge leap with fitness.

I liked the message that Bally’s was promoting. I found it inspiring. I went inside and I thanked them. That statement is something I tell myself constantly and has helped me out when I’ve wanted to sit on the sidelines and feel sorry for myself. Your mind is powerful it can work for you or against you.

I’m on a juice cleanse. I started this past Saturday. It’s something I do several times throughout the year. I always love the results. My body isn’t deprived. I’m receiving all the nutrients I need it ‘s just in a liquid form. My energy level, already high, is higher when I’m on these cleanses. I’ve been awake since 1:30 a.m. if that tells you anything and I’ve been able to knock out a lot of work within a few short hours.

Your Not A Failure Until You Quit Trying

This week while I’m at the gym I’ve decided to focus on cardio and running. Yesterday I was on the cross trainer for thirty minutes. My incline was set to the highest it could go, 20. The resistance was at five. I was running the entire time on that machine. I did a little under four miles.

Enter The House Of Complain

When I first got on the machine yesterday all, I could think about was the thirty minutes of torture. This is going to feel like an eternity I grumbled to myself. Yeah with that mentality it would be! You see, I was focusing on the wrong thing!

Instead of thinking about the benefits that exercise has not only on my health but my overall well being I allowed myself to be overwhelmed by focusing on the wrong thing. I quickly reprogrammed my thoughts and started thinking about the positive aspect this would have on me and my juice cleanse. It worked before I knew it the workout was over and I hit the track. I was happy.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve done some type of physical activity. I’m muscular and have an above average physique. I got it because of the exercise I do and I’m always moving. If I don’t work out I feel guilty. You know what? I have moments when I encounter obstacles during my workouts. Usually they are ones that I’ve created.

When I purchased my iPod Nano last year, they were offering free engravings. Guess what I had engraved on the back of mine?

Your Not A Failure Until You Quit Trying

This is another one of my mottos and it’s something I say to myself daily. I like it. It’s short, simple, and to the point.

Think about that statement. Some of us never make it past the starting point, but instead we sit around and whine and feel sorry for ourselves. We think of reasons why we cannot accomplish something. We should be thinking about the methods we will use to get over that hurdle. Occasionally I have those moments like the brief moment I had when I was on the cross trainer, and I told myself to get off my butt, shut up, and get moving.

At times you might not succeed the first, or second time; in fact, it might take you numerous times to achieve your goals but I do believe it can be accomplished you might need a different game plan.

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