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Have a great weekend!!!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ceviche Night
One of the many things I love about living on an island or near the ocean is the access to fresh caught fish. On Monday my friend Yessie's husband went out fishing and caught some fish so he gave me and my husband some pieces of Wahoo (my favorite fish) and Mahi Mahi.
On Tuesday night I baked the Wahoo and it was delicious and yesterday I decided to make to Mahi Mahi in Ceviche. For those that don't know what Ceviche is all about, it's basically when you marinate the fish in lemon or lime enough time so it actually gets cooked by the citrus juices, then you add a few other things.
In case you are able to get a hold to some fresh caught fish here's a wonderful recipe to try.
You can use pretty much any type of fish and sea food (shrimp, octopus and even conch). The amount of time you leave the fish on the marinate depends of how fresh the fish is (if using octopus and conch because of the harder consistence you might need to use more time), it has to be at least 20 min which is what I left mine marinating for yesterday.
Ingredients:
Fish (any amount that you'll like), yesterday I used about 2lbs.
Limes or Lemon juice to cover the fish once cut in cubes (from 6 to 10)
1 Red Onion
Cilantro
2 to 3 Sweet Potatoes
First you need to clean the fish, take our all of the bones (if it's got any) and cut it into little cubes.
The put it on a non reactive container and use enough limes to cover the entire fish pieces with the juice and cover it. I used about 6 to 8 limes and also in case you don't have limes you can use lemons too.
Leave the fish cover by the juices at least 20min or until you can see that has changed to a whiter skin color.
Cut the red onion in thin feather cuts. Then you need to also "cook" the onion in salt, so put it on a thin strainer and dump enough salt on it to cover it, with your hands stir the onion for about a minute until the salt start dissolving and the onion start releasing all of the acid and gas. Once the onion is pretty wet, then rinse with water to take the excess salt out of it, leave it in the strainer for a while to get all the water out of it.
Chop cilantro very fine.
Put the sweet potatoes to boil until soften, take them out of the pot and peel the skin off, then cut them in thick pieces to eat them with the ceviche.
Once the 20min (or however long you've left the fish marinating for) are over, mix the fish with the onions and cilantro. Add salt and hot sauce to taste, serve in small bowl and use the sweet potatoes are "chips" to eat the fish ceviche on top, enjoy!!!
Here's my end result, yummy!
BTW, yesterday was also "What's Cooking Wednesday" at This Life of Ours, so I am linking this recipe back to Trish, so go ahead, visit her blog if you'll like to find out what others are cooking, bon appetit!
Have a great day!
On Tuesday night I baked the Wahoo and it was delicious and yesterday I decided to make to Mahi Mahi in Ceviche. For those that don't know what Ceviche is all about, it's basically when you marinate the fish in lemon or lime enough time so it actually gets cooked by the citrus juices, then you add a few other things.
In case you are able to get a hold to some fresh caught fish here's a wonderful recipe to try.
You can use pretty much any type of fish and sea food (shrimp, octopus and even conch). The amount of time you leave the fish on the marinate depends of how fresh the fish is (if using octopus and conch because of the harder consistence you might need to use more time), it has to be at least 20 min which is what I left mine marinating for yesterday.
Ingredients:
Fish (any amount that you'll like), yesterday I used about 2lbs.
Limes or Lemon juice to cover the fish once cut in cubes (from 6 to 10)
1 Red Onion
Cilantro
2 to 3 Sweet Potatoes
First you need to clean the fish, take our all of the bones (if it's got any) and cut it into little cubes.
The put it on a non reactive container and use enough limes to cover the entire fish pieces with the juice and cover it. I used about 6 to 8 limes and also in case you don't have limes you can use lemons too.
Leave the fish cover by the juices at least 20min or until you can see that has changed to a whiter skin color.
Cut the red onion in thin feather cuts. Then you need to also "cook" the onion in salt, so put it on a thin strainer and dump enough salt on it to cover it, with your hands stir the onion for about a minute until the salt start dissolving and the onion start releasing all of the acid and gas. Once the onion is pretty wet, then rinse with water to take the excess salt out of it, leave it in the strainer for a while to get all the water out of it.
Chop cilantro very fine.
Put the sweet potatoes to boil until soften, take them out of the pot and peel the skin off, then cut them in thick pieces to eat them with the ceviche.
Once the 20min (or however long you've left the fish marinating for) are over, mix the fish with the onions and cilantro. Add salt and hot sauce to taste, serve in small bowl and use the sweet potatoes are "chips" to eat the fish ceviche on top, enjoy!!!
Here's my end result, yummy!
BTW, yesterday was also "What's Cooking Wednesday" at This Life of Ours, so I am linking this recipe back to Trish, so go ahead, visit her blog if you'll like to find out what others are cooking, bon appetit!
Have a great day!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
new health gadget
It's here! My brand new health gadget has arrived and I am so looking forward to get some real relief with it.
(insert drum roll here!).... Behold my new TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator System...
For those that have read my blog for a while, you probably remember all the problems I've had in the past with my arm (pinched nerve in my neck) and then later on my bulged disk on my lower back (did I mentioned I'm only turning 34 this year, wtf?)??? Anyway, my arm thing was supposed to be much better but I guess working on a gallery, hammering my way into the walls with all the art, crocheting my amigurumi and the rest of the daily stuff, the tension and pain has slowly make it a come back...
So, after months of paying to go get physio or a chiropractor, this time I decided to buy one of those little machines that stimulate your muscle while relieving pain, build, stimulate, rehabilitate, and reeducate muscle as well.
I mean what else can I ask for? I guess a new skeleton and muscle structure will be the next be thing, LOL!!!
I can't wait to go home tonight and get some real muscle stimulus ( but not the kind you dirty minded are thinking about, well maybe that one kind as well!!!)... Will keep you posted on my progress, looking forward to some real results.
Have a great day!!!
(insert drum roll here!).... Behold my new TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator System...
For those that have read my blog for a while, you probably remember all the problems I've had in the past with my arm (pinched nerve in my neck) and then later on my bulged disk on my lower back (did I mentioned I'm only turning 34 this year, wtf?)??? Anyway, my arm thing was supposed to be much better but I guess working on a gallery, hammering my way into the walls with all the art, crocheting my amigurumi and the rest of the daily stuff, the tension and pain has slowly make it a come back...
So, after months of paying to go get physio or a chiropractor, this time I decided to buy one of those little machines that stimulate your muscle while relieving pain, build, stimulate, rehabilitate, and reeducate muscle as well.
I mean what else can I ask for? I guess a new skeleton and muscle structure will be the next be thing, LOL!!!
I can't wait to go home tonight and get some real muscle stimulus ( but not the kind you dirty minded are thinking about, well maybe that one kind as well!!!)... Will keep you posted on my progress, looking forward to some real results.
Have a great day!!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Survival Kit
The other day I was thinking about what would be my "Ultimate Survival Kit"? If I was to be stranded anywhere I guess I would make it much better with the following items.
Duck Tape: if anything needs to stick together, use it. If something that is not supposed to move moves, duct tape is the way to go!
WD40: great little product. You can make gain mobility on anything that is supposed to move but it doesn't, if you need to fix a door that squeaks, well I guess even if you need to start a fire and your are stranded that would do the trick-although not sure about the smell and gases it releases- oh well, it's all about surviving, right?
Extra Tip: I use it around the gallery to take the scratches out of the Plexiglass on the paints.
Rope: very important and necesary for anything that you need to pull, tied together and even if you only use it for jumping and exercise!
A Sharpie: now the question is, how can anybody survive without one? I use it to write pretty much on ANY surface, paper, glass, a rock, plastic, anything... well, that's if you'll like to leave your epic last words for the word to enjoy!
Knife: to cut and protect yourself but without worrying about running out of ammunition.
Chocolate: Oh yeah! It's sweet, it gives you energy and it tastes sooooo good!
Water: well, everybody needs water, in fact without it I'm not sure I will survive very long...
So, what do you think about? What would your "ultimate survival kit" consists of??? Have a great Tuesday!
Duck Tape: if anything needs to stick together, use it. If something that is not supposed to move moves, duct tape is the way to go!
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WD40: great little product. You can make gain mobility on anything that is supposed to move but it doesn't, if you need to fix a door that squeaks, well I guess even if you need to start a fire and your are stranded that would do the trick-although not sure about the smell and gases it releases- oh well, it's all about surviving, right?
Extra Tip: I use it around the gallery to take the scratches out of the Plexiglass on the paints.
Rope: very important and necesary for anything that you need to pull, tied together and even if you only use it for jumping and exercise!
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A Sharpie: now the question is, how can anybody survive without one? I use it to write pretty much on ANY surface, paper, glass, a rock, plastic, anything... well, that's if you'll like to leave your epic last words for the word to enjoy!
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Knife: to cut and protect yourself but without worrying about running out of ammunition.
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Water: well, everybody needs water, in fact without it I'm not sure I will survive very long...
So, what do you think about? What would your "ultimate survival kit" consists of??? Have a great Tuesday!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Hen night, sushi night, movie night...
Well, the title of today's post pretty much sums up my weekend.
On Friday we went out to celebrate my friend Jen last night as a single girl. First we had drinks at her place, then went to have some appetizer/dinner at a nice restaurant and finally off to some serious dancing, we had a great night!
We had what's called a "traditional Scottish/English hen night", our friend Emma who was the organizer put it all together, and since Jen is marrying Steve from the UK, it kind of worked out nicely. First she had to wear a veil all night that was decorated with UK and USA flags, also she had to wear a BIG "L" as if she is a "learner wife to be"...
Then Emma made for Jen (the bride to be), a flag from the home country of each one of the girls that were out celebrating with her that night, so we had: USA, Alabama State (that's where Jen's from), Scotland, Australia, England, Germany and Costa Rica! After we had each flag, the bride was supposed to find a man of each of the countries with the flags, give them a kiss and take a photo with them, that was really fun!!!
On Saturday Night we went to have some Sushi with a few friends, as our friend Art was celebrating the end of an employment and the beginning of another (after a couple of months vacation), we had a good time!
Then yesterday was an "all movie day", it's been a while since I've felt like watching Jurassic Park again, so I did during the day, then I baked a chocolate cake for my husband and at night we went on our 2nd Date Night of the year. We went to the movies and watched the "Green Hornet" in 3D, that was cool.
And that's the recap of my weekend, now it's back to work and hopefully this will be a busy and productive week, for me and everybody!!! Have a great week :)
On Friday we went out to celebrate my friend Jen last night as a single girl. First we had drinks at her place, then went to have some appetizer/dinner at a nice restaurant and finally off to some serious dancing, we had a great night!
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| from left: Shelley, Jill, Jen (the bride wearing gray), Emma (short hair), Jenni, Me, Tony and Art |
On Saturday Night we went to have some Sushi with a few friends, as our friend Art was celebrating the end of an employment and the beginning of another (after a couple of months vacation), we had a good time!
Then yesterday was an "all movie day", it's been a while since I've felt like watching Jurassic Park again, so I did during the day, then I baked a chocolate cake for my husband and at night we went on our 2nd Date Night of the year. We went to the movies and watched the "Green Hornet" in 3D, that was cool.
And that's the recap of my weekend, now it's back to work and hopefully this will be a busy and productive week, for me and everybody!!! Have a great week :)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Blog Award
Yesterday I got a wonderful surprise from Randi at Wild Magnolia, she gave me the following blog award
This award was definitely unexpected and although I am very grateful to Randi for thinking of me, I have some sort of mixed feeling about the name of the Award. I mean, stylish blogger? mmmmh, not sure if that does really applies to me as I don't really consider myself a very stylish person, my blog is not really about fashion, or design/decoration, nevertheless I gladly take the complement, so thanks Randi!!!
Now, the award always comes with some sort of rules as always I must link this back to Randi that gave the award, so go check out her wonderful blog at Wild Magnolia. Also I must share 7 things about me and then pass it on to other stylish blogs (not sure about having that many blogs to link it too... but I will try my best).
1. I hate paper cuts, I dread them every day, yesterday I got one.
2. When I was growing up I always wanted to be able to raise only one eyebrow at a time, so one day I made up my mind to practice all day long... after a while I learn how to do it and I can still do it (only my right side though).
3. I am a firm believer that "things worth doing, are worth doing them right" and I try to practice that every day of my life.
4. I miss my Mom's cooking very much, now that I have my own house and that I'm married; when I get home I mostly have to cook dinner, so now I can finally understand how hard it can be for all Mother's out there, trying to balance life, love, kids, house, work, etc, etc... Thanks Mom for the life you gave us and your the love that is always there!
5. I am a very spiritual person, I believe in God 100% but my religion is not necessary describe by just one type of belief. I was raised catholic but I do share many other points of view with other religions but always very sure that God exists and it's the beginning and end of everything.
6. I love vintage stuff, from furniture to black and white pictures, specially if there are family pictures.
7. I love Hello Kitty and everything Hello Kitty!!!
Now, I am supposed to nominate some blogs that I consider stylish, so here I go... (in no particular order).
Caroline at Absolutely Unique
Amanda at Amanda + Don
Meg at Life of Meg
Heidi at Ooh La La...
Jessi at The Juici Life
Joey at Joey's Cafe
All of those girls are plenty stylish, in fact they probably are more stylish than me... So go visit them and their stylish blog!
Have a great day!!!
This award was definitely unexpected and although I am very grateful to Randi for thinking of me, I have some sort of mixed feeling about the name of the Award. I mean, stylish blogger? mmmmh, not sure if that does really applies to me as I don't really consider myself a very stylish person, my blog is not really about fashion, or design/decoration, nevertheless I gladly take the complement, so thanks Randi!!!
Now, the award always comes with some sort of rules as always I must link this back to Randi that gave the award, so go check out her wonderful blog at Wild Magnolia. Also I must share 7 things about me and then pass it on to other stylish blogs (not sure about having that many blogs to link it too... but I will try my best).
1. I hate paper cuts, I dread them every day, yesterday I got one.
2. When I was growing up I always wanted to be able to raise only one eyebrow at a time, so one day I made up my mind to practice all day long... after a while I learn how to do it and I can still do it (only my right side though).
3. I am a firm believer that "things worth doing, are worth doing them right" and I try to practice that every day of my life.
4. I miss my Mom's cooking very much, now that I have my own house and that I'm married; when I get home I mostly have to cook dinner, so now I can finally understand how hard it can be for all Mother's out there, trying to balance life, love, kids, house, work, etc, etc... Thanks Mom for the life you gave us and your the love that is always there!
5. I am a very spiritual person, I believe in God 100% but my religion is not necessary describe by just one type of belief. I was raised catholic but I do share many other points of view with other religions but always very sure that God exists and it's the beginning and end of everything.
6. I love vintage stuff, from furniture to black and white pictures, specially if there are family pictures.
7. I love Hello Kitty and everything Hello Kitty!!!
Now, I am supposed to nominate some blogs that I consider stylish, so here I go... (in no particular order).
Caroline at Absolutely Unique
Amanda at Amanda + Don
Meg at Life of Meg
Heidi at Ooh La La...
Jessi at The Juici Life
Joey at Joey's Cafe
All of those girls are plenty stylish, in fact they probably are more stylish than me... So go visit them and their stylish blog!
Have a great day!!!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
social butterfly
All my life I've always been pretty social but I'm not sure if I really fall under the "social butterfly" cathegory.
Back home I always had my group of friends, we would go out pretty much every weekend, if not all together I always had somebody to hang out with.
I guess I could say I had a few years of pretty heavy partying, with late or should I say very early morning back to bed routines.
Still during my social/party years I also always liked quiet times as well. Spending time with my self or with a small intimate group. Also I've always been a pretty independent person that likes to do things on her own.
When I backpacked around Europe and the Middle East for a few months, I really got to know myself and to enjoy the company of "me, myself and I".... At times I would hook up with other people, travel with them for days or weeks and then at times it was again only me. No trouble about that whatsoever, I love my "me-time".
Now, I live in a very small island and since I move here my friend circle was reduce drastically. When I first met my now husband and we moved in together (couple of months after I move to the island), a big issue was the fact that he was the only person I knew around and I was super scared to make him the center of my world, so, I must admit it wasn't easy at the beginning and at times this (not having many friends) was a big issue for me.
At the time my husband kept on wanting to "hook me up" with some girls he worked with, and I kept on say I didn't wanted a "blind friendship date", that is just not me. To me a friendship needs to come natural and not something you go around "dating" for, LOL!
Anyway, years have passed and even though I am not as social as I used to be, I am happy about it, the way I see it, I've already had the chance to "be there, do that" and it's not such an important thing in my life anymore... I have a great life and a wonderful man that I can always hang out with!
Now, this weekend I have a friend from Canada coming to the island. We used to work together while we lived in Cayman Brac. She will be with her new husband and his kids, she emailed me saying she wants to see us, go out for a drink or dinner. The thing with her is that she is the kind of person that says she is going to call, but many times she's left us hanging and never shows up or calls, uugh, I hate that on people.
On the other hand I have a another event that same night, it's my friend Jen's Bachelorett Party/Night out, and that should be a lots of girl time and lots of fun.
I think it's funny how sometimes I can go weeks without any major event and now I have 2 the same night??? Not sure what to do? Wait around for Lauri to call this time and go out with them for dinner or drinks, or go to Jenn's thing? My husband says I should go to the bachelorette thing because it would be so much fun....
So, don't know what to do, but I have to make a decision soon!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Top 12
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January~ Dog Therapy
February~ Mamma Dog
March~ the luck of us animal lovers
April~ Save the Whales
May~ Wonderful Weekend
July~ Tulum
August~ Family or Staff???
September~ Nice to meet you
October~ Stop and Think
November~ Pirates Weekend
December~ Disconnect to Connect
It's pretty amazing to think that I am getting closer to my 2nd year of blogging, sometimes it feels like I don't have enough inspiration, but the daily comments and interaction I get from blogging is wonderful.
So, what do you think? I hope you had as much fun as I did reading on my "best" posts of the month (well, best according to me!).
Have a great day!!!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
the best teachers...
Here's a little animal wisdom I want to share with you today...
This is true, but there's also lots more to learn from animals, that's why need to really listen to what they say and how they act.
Have a great day!!!
This is true, but there's also lots more to learn from animals, that's why need to really listen to what they say and how they act.
Have a great day!!!
Monday, January 10, 2011
1st weekend of the year!
Well, the first week of January is over so that means it was our first chance to have our date night.
On Friday night we went to our favorite "laid back" kind of place; a local diner close to home, food was good and it was soo romantic, here's the proof...
Naaah, just kidding!!!
On that picture we were really posing, but in reality, the thing is that my husband loves crossword puzzles and every time we go there they have this newspaper that has them, so he is always working on that, so meanwhile I browse on a magazine...
Our night was very nice and I think this is the beginning of a very nice resolution.
On Saturday I had to work and my husband went diving at the new wreck, the Kittiwake. At night we just stayed home and went to bed early cause we were tired.
Yesterday Sunday, we went to the beach for a while, we both did some snorkeling and I saw a bunch of squid... Have you ever seen a squid underwater? They are awesome looking creatures, almost look kind of alien to me...
Here are some picture I've taken of squid in the past while diving...
Aren't they neat??? I think so. Now if you've only seen them in your plate fried or any other way, now you at least see how weird they really look while alive, but they sure taste yummy though!
Have a wonderful day : )
On Friday night we went to our favorite "laid back" kind of place; a local diner close to home, food was good and it was soo romantic, here's the proof...
On that picture we were really posing, but in reality, the thing is that my husband loves crossword puzzles and every time we go there they have this newspaper that has them, so he is always working on that, so meanwhile I browse on a magazine...
Our night was very nice and I think this is the beginning of a very nice resolution.
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| Aren't we a nice couple? |
Yesterday Sunday, we went to the beach for a while, we both did some snorkeling and I saw a bunch of squid... Have you ever seen a squid underwater? They are awesome looking creatures, almost look kind of alien to me...
Here are some picture I've taken of squid in the past while diving...
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| aren't they alien looking? |
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| they do this when they feel threatened... |
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| they also change color |
Have a wonderful day : )
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
the Kittiwake is down!
As of yesterday the island of Grand Cayman has a new Underwater tenant, our very own new sunken ship soon to be an artificial reef, the former USS Kittiwake was sunk yesterday off the coast of Seven Mile Beach.
I had to work so I wasn't there for the sinking, but my husband was pretty close and get some amazing pictures so if you'll like more info about this wonderful event and more insight about what the Kittiwake was all about, please visit Mark at First Time.
Here are some pics that I got from one of the main newspapers of the island, the Cayman Compass.
Also, here's a picture of one the plaques that you can read (now underwater) with the sponsors of this great project and it's exciting to know that the Guy Harvey Research Institute was also involve in this, what a great way to help leave a UW legacy for all generations to come and visit!
Have a great day!!!
I had to work so I wasn't there for the sinking, but my husband was pretty close and get some amazing pictures so if you'll like more info about this wonderful event and more insight about what the Kittiwake was all about, please visit Mark at First Time.
Here are some pics that I got from one of the main newspapers of the island, the Cayman Compass.
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| Kittiwake going down |
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| bye, bye Kittiwake... hello sunken wreck! |
Have a great day!!!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
still celebrating
Last night we had a our company Holiday Dinner. Contrary to previous years, this time we decided to go for dinner on January to celebrate both Christmas and New Years and that way avoid the whole Holiday rush.
On previous years going to a restaurant during December was always very busy, food takes a long time to get to us and not necessary the best quality. So, last night it proved that January it's a much better time to celebrate the holidays!
We had dinner at a restaurant called PRIME and it's a Brazilian Steakhouse; those where you use the red light/green light card on the table to tell the servers whether you want or not to be server all kinds of meat cuts. Of course it's the kind of place where you need to show up famished to really get the whole experience out of it.
Yesterday I got a very pleasant comment from a fellow blogger that they've seen a CNN segment on my boss Guy Harvey and it's nice to know that he is getting to be better known around the world, not only because Mr. Harvey is a great person, but a wonderful boss, amazing talented artist and conservationist among other skills, but also because this kind of exposure generate more business for us!
Last night we had the chance to celebrate another year of great business and for me 2011 marks 4 years of having to honor to work next to such a great human being. Like my husband said this morning while having breakfast, "you probably have one of the best jobs in the world"... well, I believe he is right!
For those that don't know who my boss is and what an amazing job he does, here's the segment CNN did on him last year, and for those who would like to meet him one day, just come down for a visit and I'll take you into work with me so you can have a chat with him!
Have a great day!
On previous years going to a restaurant during December was always very busy, food takes a long time to get to us and not necessary the best quality. So, last night it proved that January it's a much better time to celebrate the holidays!
We had dinner at a restaurant called PRIME and it's a Brazilian Steakhouse; those where you use the red light/green light card on the table to tell the servers whether you want or not to be server all kinds of meat cuts. Of course it's the kind of place where you need to show up famished to really get the whole experience out of it.
Yesterday I got a very pleasant comment from a fellow blogger that they've seen a CNN segment on my boss Guy Harvey and it's nice to know that he is getting to be better known around the world, not only because Mr. Harvey is a great person, but a wonderful boss, amazing talented artist and conservationist among other skills, but also because this kind of exposure generate more business for us!
Last night we had the chance to celebrate another year of great business and for me 2011 marks 4 years of having to honor to work next to such a great human being. Like my husband said this morning while having breakfast, "you probably have one of the best jobs in the world"... well, I believe he is right!
For those that don't know who my boss is and what an amazing job he does, here's the segment CNN did on him last year, and for those who would like to meet him one day, just come down for a visit and I'll take you into work with me so you can have a chat with him!
Have a great day!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
DIY Shampoo
Being that one of my New Year resolution is to give, today I am giving you a wonderful recipe that could improve the health of your hair and scalp.
This recipe is very simple but the best part is that it has not chemicals (like all the OTC shampoo brands do), so I am sure this will bring amazing benefits to your hair. If you have lighter hair you might want to adjust the recipe a bit (ask me for some tips), but if what you are looking for a cleansing and invigorating shampoo that will bring shine and life to your hair, then I suggest you give this a try.
The Ingredients are:
1/4 cup distilled water
1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap (unscented of not, whatever you'll like and find)
2 tbs jojoba oil
1/8 tbsp peppermit oil (optional)
1/8 tea tree oil
1 empty bottle
Mix all ingredients and add an extra 1/4 cup of water. I recommend when using this shampoo to shake the bottle well before using and then tilting it over your hear because it's quite liquid.
If anybody try this, let me know how it goes, I've been using it for over 6 months and I love it and specially love the fact that there's less chemicals over my body, yay!
Have a wonderful day!
This recipe is very simple but the best part is that it has not chemicals (like all the OTC shampoo brands do), so I am sure this will bring amazing benefits to your hair. If you have lighter hair you might want to adjust the recipe a bit (ask me for some tips), but if what you are looking for a cleansing and invigorating shampoo that will bring shine and life to your hair, then I suggest you give this a try.
The Ingredients are:
1/4 cup distilled water
1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap (unscented of not, whatever you'll like and find)
2 tbs jojoba oil
1/8 tbsp peppermit oil (optional)
1/8 tea tree oil
1 empty bottle
Mix all ingredients and add an extra 1/4 cup of water. I recommend when using this shampoo to shake the bottle well before using and then tilting it over your hear because it's quite liquid.
If anybody try this, let me know how it goes, I've been using it for over 6 months and I love it and specially love the fact that there's less chemicals over my body, yay!
Have a wonderful day!
Monday, January 3, 2011
3rd day already?
It's been almost 3 days since the beginning of the year, so far I haven't really left the house but to walk to dogs.
Saturday I woke up and I had some sort of a hangover, I guess mostly because I didn't eat much and then had a few glasses of wine, so I woke up feeling crappy but improved during the day.
Yesterday on the other hand I was feeling pretty weird as well, I think it's something to do with my digestion because I just had like a feeling of tiredness and a little headache that felt was coming from my stomach, had something for it but didn't make me feel better, so all I did was lounge around the house, watch movies and TV.
Our NY's party was so much fun, we had about 20 people over and we watch the fireworks from the roof... here are some pictures of the night.
Tomorrow is back to work and to real life, I have very high hopes for 2011 and I intent to keep a very positive approach about everything this year, let's get it started then...
Have a great day!!!
Saturday I woke up and I had some sort of a hangover, I guess mostly because I didn't eat much and then had a few glasses of wine, so I woke up feeling crappy but improved during the day.
Yesterday on the other hand I was feeling pretty weird as well, I think it's something to do with my digestion because I just had like a feeling of tiredness and a little headache that felt was coming from my stomach, had something for it but didn't make me feel better, so all I did was lounge around the house, watch movies and TV.
Our NY's party was so much fun, we had about 20 people over and we watch the fireworks from the roof... here are some pictures of the night.
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| Us, the hosts! |
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| Friends starting the night... |
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| Emma & Christian (our friends and dog sitters!) |
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| the newly engaged couple, Steve and Jenn! |
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| Brenton & Sheila |
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| Happy New Year from me!!! |
Tomorrow is back to work and to real life, I have very high hopes for 2011 and I intent to keep a very positive approach about everything this year, let's get it started then...
Have a great day!!!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy 1/1/11
Another year is starting, the pages of 2011's book are blank waiting to be filled with nice moments, adventures projects and goals... Today as everyday is the time to live, be happy and love.
Thanks You God for giving me the opportunity to start another book of experiences. Hope that 2011 will be even better year for you, me and all of Gods creations!!!
Friday, December 31, 2010
ready, set?... 2011
I am all set to start partying this year and continue into the next... We are having a party tonight at home and it should be lots of fun!!!
So, here's to everybody having a wonderful end to 2010 and that the year 2011 will be filled with good intentions, love, health, peace, harmony and abundance of blessings!!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
it's all about sharing...
Today I decided to honor my spirit of sharing and post the recipe for the wonderful dessert I made for Christmas Day, for those that are all about easy, tasty, chocolate desserts, this is a must.
Fudge Chocolate Trifle
Yes, it's that easy!!! And trust me, it is good, so enjoy and let me know how it goes?
Have a great day.
Fudge Chocolate Trifle
| 1 | box (1 lb 2.3 oz) fudge brownie mix | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | tablespoon instant coffee granules or crystals (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | box (4-serving size) chocolate fudge instant pudding and pie filling mix | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | cups cold milk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | bag (8 oz) toffee bits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed |
- Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs and adding coffee granules. Spread batter in pan. Bake as directed on box. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Cut brownies into 1-inch squares. Place half of the squares in bottom of 3-quart glass bowl. Make pudding mix as directed on box for pudding, using milk. Pour half of the pudding over brownies in bowl. Top with half each of the toffee bits and whipped topping. Repeat with remaining brownies, pudding, toffee bits and whipped topping.
- Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.
Yes, it's that easy!!! And trust me, it is good, so enjoy and let me know how it goes?
Have a great day.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
resolute on resolutions
Christmas is long gone and today I don't have much to post about. Weather is still pretty dark, gloomy and cold (for us!), work's not being very busy plus this week we had 2 holidays at the island.
Being that Christmas Day was on a Sat. and Boxing Day (that they also celebrate here) was on a Sunday, then the government "declares" the observance of Christmas and Boxing Day on Monday and Tuesday... To me it's just another reason to waste days and being even lazier during the season... I work on retail/tourism so most holidays don't apply.
I am already thinking about the New Year and new resolutions, to many resolutions are a waste of time, to me is another way to welcome a new year with better and new goals and projects, it's exciting!
Soon I will be posting about my new resolutions and I courage you to think of at least one, c'mon I know u want to!!!! Have a wonderful day.
Being that Christmas Day was on a Sat. and Boxing Day (that they also celebrate here) was on a Sunday, then the government "declares" the observance of Christmas and Boxing Day on Monday and Tuesday... To me it's just another reason to waste days and being even lazier during the season... I work on retail/tourism so most holidays don't apply.
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| photo found here |
I am already thinking about the New Year and new resolutions, to many resolutions are a waste of time, to me is another way to welcome a new year with better and new goals and projects, it's exciting!
Soon I will be posting about my new resolutions and I courage you to think of at least one, c'mon I know u want to!!!! Have a wonderful day.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
end of the year projects
It's been a while since I share my latest amigurumi project on my blog.
For this Christmas I made my biggest project yet. I made it for my friend Linda's little girl, Daniella...
Unfortunately I didn't carry my camera to the party so I don't have any pictures of her with her new Gromit, but I do have pictures of him... here it is.
I thought this was going to be my last project of the year but then I reconsider and now I have a new one started.
The thing is that a few months ago I found out that my cousin Maria Jose and her husband Jose are expecting a baby. After much trouble getting pregnant and a few doctors even told her it wasn't going to happen. Well, she always had faith and God listen to her and many of our prayers, so she is due in late May, having a baby boy, and guess who is going to the Godmother? Me, me, me!!! I am so excited...
Now I have started a new and hopefully the first of many projects for my "soon to be" Godson, Julian... This is what I am working on.
Pretty, uh? I think is so sweet... So far I have most of the Sun ready (only missing the rays), the clouds and one side of the rainbow. Will post some pictures of them later...
Well, today I am back to work, weather is pretty crappy, very windy and cold, don't think we are going to be very busy... Have a great day!!!
For this Christmas I made my biggest project yet. I made it for my friend Linda's little girl, Daniella...
Unfortunately I didn't carry my camera to the party so I don't have any pictures of her with her new Gromit, but I do have pictures of him... here it is.
I thought this was going to be my last project of the year but then I reconsider and now I have a new one started.
The thing is that a few months ago I found out that my cousin Maria Jose and her husband Jose are expecting a baby. After much trouble getting pregnant and a few doctors even told her it wasn't going to happen. Well, she always had faith and God listen to her and many of our prayers, so she is due in late May, having a baby boy, and guess who is going to the Godmother? Me, me, me!!! I am so excited...
Now I have started a new and hopefully the first of many projects for my "soon to be" Godson, Julian... This is what I am working on.
Pretty, uh? I think is so sweet... So far I have most of the Sun ready (only missing the rays), the clouds and one side of the rainbow. Will post some pictures of them later...
Well, today I am back to work, weather is pretty crappy, very windy and cold, don't think we are going to be very busy... Have a great day!!!
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