These would be good to find under the tree!

I was wondering around Target when I found this book to the left. It's basically an in your face nutrition book, which sounds like it is right up mom's alley- they avocate for getting rid of meat, dairy, and sugar. I was curious, so I looked it up on amazon.com and found a cookbook to go with it, which looks like it answers the question that' s been on my mind: If I don't eat meat and dairy, what can I make that will be healthy, filling, and not repulsive? Here is the publisher's summary: Skinny Bitches Can Bake Their Cake - And

Eat it Too! Quit your bitching--they've heard you already! You read Skinny Bitch and it totally rocked your world. Now you want to know, "What can I cook that's good for me, but doesn't taste like crap?" Well, lucky for you, the Bitches are on the case. Self-proclaimed pigs, Rory and Kim understand all too well: Life without lasagna isn't a life worth living; chocolate cake is vital to our survival; and no one can live without mac `n cheese--no one. So can you keep to your SB standards and eat like a whale? Shit yeah, bitches. To prove it, Rory and Kim came up with some kick-ass recipes for every craving there is:
-Bitchin' Breakfasts -PMS (Pissy Mood Snacks) -Sassy Soups and Stews -Grown-up Appetizers -Comfort Cookin' -Hearty Ass Sandwiches -Happy Endings (Desserts)
And a ton more! They are all so good (and easy to make) you're gonna freak out. Seriously. What are you waiting for? Get your skinny ass in the kitchen!

Decorating Chinese style

Inspired by Bridget Jones, I have decided to maybe try some Feng Shui. I am making this post red because that is such a lucky color in feng shui. So I was researching it and I mapped my room out. My toilet is located in my helpful people/travel corner (interestingly enough, in the apt my toilet was in the Knowledge corner- no wonder Liberty didn't work out!). My bed is located in several sectors: the knowlege, Family/health, and Career sections. Not quite sure what the interpretation could be for that. And the only thing in my Wealth section is my tv. and maybe one of the doors. Does anyone know what the significance of that would be? The Relationship/Romance section is where I have my desk, computer and bookshelves. They suggest using the colors pink and red (at the moment my red vacuum cleaner is in this corner), having pairs of things (does my pair of computer speakers count?), and having pictures of loved ones (I do have pictures of friends and family here already) I also read that peonies are supposed to help with love. So I changed my computer wallpaper to a pair of peonies. I also read that lucky bambo is supposed to be able to help in several areas- the area depends on how many sticks you have. I have one lucky bambo plant in my Fame/reputation area which has five sticks in it- five sticks is supposed to help with health.

Bibliotherapy for singletons

I decided to buy "bridget jones's diary" since I was given the sequel for my birthday (which is like giving a toy that requires batteries without the batteries!!!) LOVED it! I completely understand why it is both a bestseller and a movie, althought the book format doesn't seem to really lend it's self to a movie. Althought, I think you have to be single and in your late twenties to early thirties to fully appreciate the book. The only thing that bothered me was that she talks about how she is fat- but she only weighs 130. Now on to the sequel!

(Twilight Zone Music here)

I read my horoscope pretty much everyday, whether it is online or in a magazine- not because I actually believe that what is says will come true, but really just for entertainment. But every now and then, it contains a grain of truth. When I read my horoscope in "all you" last night it contained so many grains of truth I checked to see if I was being watched:
LEO( July 24- Aug.23) Some you win, some you lose, and some you just get on with. You don't have the option to think in terms of success or failure. So strong is the commitment, so deep is the connection, that you simply have to give-and keep giving-your all. As you now look at your options you feel a little frustrated. You aren't free to do what you would really like to be doing. You are, though, free to do what you need to do. While that's not as superficially satisfying, it is far more important. The moves you make this month will stand you in good stead for many months to come. You know this already. Trust what you feel. Accept what you might normally reject and move on.
I have been feeling a little pressed for time since I started the new client so while I am excited about starting my practicum(which is like having a part time job), the thought of working more hours worries me. I also just realized that I am going to have to do 2 classes and my practicum/internship for two semesters(which is the equivalent of 3 classes= full time in Grad school) if I want to be finished in a year which I do.