Mouth watering

Have you ever had a beinet?

OH, if you haven't they are so yum

The only place that I have had one was in the French Quarter, New Orleans. If you have ever visited New Orleans you will know it is a great place of different foods. Crawfish Etouffee is out of this world the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also if you go to the French Quarter you HAVE TO TRY the Muffaletta. With all of the destruction caused in that region I don't recommend going now for dinner but I say that if you happen to be going passed there, that you stop for some GOOD EATS.

Grandma's House

Have you ever been stung by a bee?
I happened to remember my first time being ever stung by a bee. When I was struck by the bumble bee I was the age of 9 years visiting my grandma on her farm land in the deep country. I always loved going to Grandmas house because she had so many places to discover and I loved to be the explorer going in the chicken coop or poking around the barn in interesting places. The smell of the hay brings me into euphoria and I can’t forget the smell of the chickens. Being of the curious nature, I elude away from the house. So a bee stinging me that day I must have been up to no good or was about to be up to trouble. As I recall, I was very curious that day I remember sitting in my uncle’s truck with the windows down waiting for a ride when all of a sudden ÖUCH” that hurt, No it was more like OOOOOOOOOOUUUUUCCCCH!!!!! TTTHHAAATT HHUUUUUUURRRT!!!!!!..... If I would have known it what it felt like (the bees sting)…. I would think I had got stung by a bee before but I hadn’t. Boy, did I swell after that and not only was my brother there; he made sure the tail of this bee was not stuck in my arm. Being younger than me he some how knew what to do? By the way after that I was on the look out for incoming enemies of bumble bees because after it happens once you know the experience and try to avoid it next time. Gees I think I even shed a tear but I was only nine and that bee sting hurt. My writing was inspired by the book “Out of Control” by Kevin Kelly
His writings are inspired by the coming of age technology overriding the nature of creation.

My name is Sunflower

Hello to all who have missed me. I have been terribly busy, much has happened in the last few weeks. Not only have I started college and working but I have had to prepare for hurricanes. So if anyone missed me I would love to know. Just wanted to say that I am still ALIVE and WELL and ready to blog some more. I will in the next couple days post something REALLY COOL so look out for some new stuff.
Love Ya, Sunflower

My daily workout Yeah!

"If working out leaves you feeling hungry, beware. Those post-exercise munchies can add up! To prove it, researchers from the University of Ottawa divided study subjects into three groups — those who had just exercised intensely, those who had just exercised moderately, and those who didn't exercise at all. The researchers then asked the three groups to eat as much as they'd like from a lunch buffet.
They found that those who exercised ate more than those who didn't — roughly the same amount of calories they had just burned! They speculate that the body subconsciously "keeps track" of calories burned and tries to stay even, regardless of how much stored fuel — aka fat — the body already has on board!
That doesn't mean you should skip your workout or starve yourself after, though! The key is to be aware of this effect and to choose what you munch on wisely, the experts say. So reach for a low-fat/low-calorie carbohydrate and protein combo — like yogurt with fresh fruit or half a peanut butter sandwich on whole-wheat bread — after you exercise. Doing so will take the edge off your hunger without undoing all your hard work! " -Denise Austin
Since I was very young my mother was encouraged by her optimistic nature. After having two babies and being in her 40s Denise Austin is keeping the ball rolling. She not only does aerobics anymore but she incorporates dance, yoga, pilates, and tai chi in all her routines. Every Monday through Friday I watch Denise Austin from 7am to 8am on Lifetime Channel. I like to listen to her encouraging words of wisdom and helpful tips from eating to exercising the right way. I am walking proff that it works and want you to try it too. Exercising is one thing you can do for your body and your body will thank you for it. I truely can't understand why no one would not want to exercise but if you want to see a change, then try it.

HEY DANIELLE!!!!!!

Hi Danielle and Audrey!!!!!
From Rachel and Bella!!!!

This candle was lit on the 11th of September 2001. Please pass it on so it may continue to shine.

"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle it gains greater brillance. "

9/11

As the soot and dirt and ash rained down,
We became one color.
As we carried each other down the stairs of the burning building,
We became one class.

As we lit candles of waiting and hope,
We became one generation.
As the firefighters and police officers fought their way into the inferno,
We became one gender.

As we fell to our knees in prayer, for strength,
We became one faith.
As we whispered or shouted words of encourgement,
We spoke one language.
As we gave blood in lines a mile long,
We became one body.

As we mourned together the great loss,
We became one family.
As we cried tears of grief and loss,
We became one soul.
As we retell with pride of the sacrifice of hereos,
We became one people.

We are:
^
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One color / / One class
One generation One gender
One faith One language
One body One family
One soul One people
We are the POWER OF ONE. We are UNITED, We are AMERICA.
Dedicated to the victims of terroism and the loved ones that lost ones because of the terroism.

Telephones today?

Have you noticed these days people depend on the technology of computers to function. Kids of 2years old are introduced to cell phones before they can even begin to talk. I see many that would not be able to work with out a cell phone. I had a job where it was nessary to have two cell phones to keep up with my work. Numerious batteries and backup phone chargers were a necessity to get through the day smoothly. During a single day I would use up a battery charged and have to change batteries while charging the other one. Traveling with a big black book with all my numbers and addressses have been replaced with handhelds. All the companies give me email confirmation to my orders within days. Nothing is face to face like it was when I was younger, but impersonal by mail order or mass production sales. Smaller businesses today have bigger corporations with more resources putting them out of businness. Expanding corporations must extend international to make it BIG. If you don't change with the changing markets you will not survive with the thriving BLUR of tomarrow. Many instances if you have more to offer for the same product but for lesser price the consumer will have no choice but take the better offer. With companies like Walmart, Home Depot, Whole Foods Market look at polls for their products or region on polls of consumer demand. My idea today is a reflection on a world that is a everchanging place of new ideas and florishing plans of expansions. New companies walking into the horizon of the new dawn of the new world. Just opening my eyes to a forever of infinity of possibilites with a frontier of adventure.

Foolish Games by Jewel

Foolish Games
You took your coat off and stood in the rain,
You were always crazy like that
I watched from my window,
always felt I was outside looking in on you
You were always the mysterious one
with dark eyes and careless hair,
You were fashionably sensitive, but too cool to care
Then you stood in my doorway, with nothing to say
besides some comment on the weather
Well in case you failed to notice,
In case you failed to see,
This is my heart bleeding before you,
This is me down on my knees
These foolish games are tearing me apart
You thoughtless words are breaking my heart
You're breaking my heart
You were always brilliant in the morning
Smoking your cigarettes, talking over coffee
You philosophies on art, Baroque moved you,
You loved Mozart and you'd speak of your loved ones
As I clumsily strummed my guitar
You'd teach me of honest things
Things that were daring, things that were clean
Things that knew what an honest dollar did mean
So I hid my soiled hands behind my back
Somewhere along the line I must've gone off track with you
Excuse me, think I've mistaken you for somebody else
Somebody who gave a damn,
Somebody more like myself
These foolish games are tearing me apart
You thoughtless words are breaking my heart
You're breaking my heart
You took off your coat and stood in the rain
you were always like that

ANNABEL LEE

ANNABEL LEE
by Edgar Allan Poe (1849)
It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of ANNABEL LEE;-- And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me.
She was a child and I was a child, In this kingdom by the sea, But we loved with a love that was more than love-- I and my Annabel Lee-- With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven Coveted her and me.
And this was the reason that, long ago, In this kingdom by the sea, A wind blew out of a cloud by night Chilling my Annabel Lee; So that her high-born kinsman came And bore her away from me, To shut her up in a sepulchre In this kingdom by the sea.
The angels, not half so happy in Heaven, Went envying her and me:-- Yes! that was the reason (as all men know, In this kingdom by the sea) That the wind came out of a cloud, chilling And killing my Annabel Lee.
But our love it was stronger by far than the love Of those who were older than we-- Of many far wiser than we- And neither the angels in Heaven above, Nor the demons down under the sea, Can ever dissever my soul from the soul Of the beautiful Annabel Lee:--
For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And the stars never rise but I see the bright eyes Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side Of my darling, my darling, my life and my bride, In her sepulchre there by the sea-- In her tomb by the side of the sea.
-- THE END --

Are you Eating to Live?

Or Are you living to eat? My ponders these questions of life as I am watching the depressing news and asking myself the question, am I eating to live or am I living to eat? What am I living for? Then I came upon a website of enlightenment.
What is the purpose of life?
What is my goal in life?
Why did I choose this career?
How do I spend my spare time?
What is my motivation for doing what I do?
What really makes me happy?
Am I as happy as I want to be?
Is it more important to be rich or to be happy?
What are my future plans? Why?
What are my secret dreams and ambitions?

Some more questions to evalute me/my life/my family......

Rainy Daze

Going to the French Quarter was always such a happy time for me. I remember going there on my 18th birthday with some friends of mine and my mother too. She had got her friend Tom to let us use his apartment in the French Quarter, located 2 blocks from Bourbon Street. It was a trip of remembrance because that was when I got my tongue pierced at Rings of Desire. My mom didn’t want me to do it but my friends chipped in on the money and I wanted to do it. I recall she was to upset with me she couldn’t even look at them piercing my tongue. She was curious and kept running in and out of the room to check on me. It took only a second but the prep is what took so long. Being my birthday is two days before St. Patrick’s Day I saw a parade while there and still have the beads I received back in 1998. As I recall we ate beignets, my favorite, and shopped along the farmers market. We also did a lot of window shopping at places like the place named Trashy Divas. That shop was the coolest because they had old 50s purses in mint condition as well as other clothes from that era. The shop keepers wore that 50s makeup and even had the hair styled as if they were living in that time. The French Quarter holds such memories that are fond to me.



All these memories flood me at this time of such tragic loss there. My heart is broken to look at the water flooding this beautiful city yet I am also sad for the people that lived there. I am praying for those folks not only in New Orleans but also the adjoining states in Mississippi and Alabama. My heart goes to the families who lost there loved ones and to the ones who lost a home to this gigantic storm.

Penguin Walk

What is all this fuss about that new movie with penguins taking a walk. I just don't get it?? My only conception of this movie is like that movie Babe, the talking pig. If you have watched this movie or know someone that has I wanna know what it is all about.

HUMILITY

Do nothing from factional motives[through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowiness of mind) let each regard the others as betterthan and superior to himself[thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves]. Let each of you esteem and look upon and be concerned for not[merely] his own interests, but also each for the interests of others. Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humilty]. (Philippians 2:3-5)

Along came polly

One of my favorite comedy movies is Along Came Polly. After I saw the movie back a few years ago I saved my money to buy a ferret and bought one for my 24th birthday. I named him Mr. Ferret because he was so very handsome for a ferret. At that time I was in a relationship living with my boyfriend in our house. I couldn’t be more excited about adopting this ferret and my boyfriend liked him too. For the first few days the little ferret would sleep all day long. I think he was just tired and needed rest from being away from the 5 or 6 ferrets he shared a cage with at the pet store. He was adorable so cute I was not looking at how he could be so mischievous. It was the beginning when he would wake me up early in the morning by scratching my feet with his claws. Smart little devil wanted to be fed. Ferrets don’t eat once a day but continually throughout the day. He also was potty trained to go on paper. One day Mr. Ferret escaped through a vent in the air- conditioning. Outside in the yard we had these large cap rocks in which we had planted these huge flowers around. I cried when I found out that he had runaway because Mr. Ferret was always curious about the front door and he was determined to escape some how. For three days we couldn’t find him yet the food I laid out for him at the front door was eaten. I made flyers and handed them out to the beachcombers passing by the house and the neighbors. We were losing hope when on the third day, he was found by a friend. My boyfriend saw him when he was found and I was ecstatic by the releiving good news.

Ferrets sleep most of the day, they sleep up to 20 hrs daily; when they are awake their habits include snooping and investigating. So, Mr. Ferret came home much to my delight with no major injuries yet a little dehydrated. Ferrets are one of the smartest pets you can have they are much smarter than a dog or cat. My ferret has no disgusting odor of any kinds but we washed him three times a week. Giving them a bath is a normality for having a ferret. Those first few baths were hell for him and me and left me with scars on my wrists. How I would pray that he may get comfortable with the process of water. So I would experiment with different techniques of washing Mr. Ferret. I tried just about everything from using a hairdryer to using the shower head and numerous other ways. Only just recently has he got used to taking a bath but I will not forget how it was at the beginning.

When we moved away to New York last year, we packed Mr. Ferret with us because he was family. We had a long car trip ahead of us just my boyfriend, me, and Mr. Ferret. It was incredibly fun because Mr. Ferret would sleep under our seats and once in while wake up to check on us. When we arrived in Long Island, Mr. Ferret took up residence in the basement. He seemed to like it there. It was very cool in there and we would visit him often. Sometimes we would sneak him upstairs to our rooms but would have to put him back in the basement in the morning. He was getting attached to us and while I was having trouble with my boyfriend I still wanted to keep my ferret. So when I left last year around Christmas I had to leave my precious ferret with my boyfriend. Thank god he loves Mr. Ferret and I trust him. He would tell me what my ferret would do and make me smile. Funny things like playing in the snow and things like sleeping in his sock drawer. I miss my birthday ferret and wish so much I could have kept him. Considering the facts though I couldn’t because my dog would have eaten him alive and I can’t have that. Plus my boyfriend favored him so much I had no choice. So this post is really about remembering my ferret. Having a ferret was such a joyful experience and I will look at his pictures with love.

Light Breaks

Praying for the troops on the other side of the world. We pray for you all a safe journey home. Orignal art by, Sunflower

Nite out!

If you are reading this mom this posts for you!
We are just close for words and i want to say how much you mean to me. I love you! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox, Sunflower

Almost August

It is that time again it is back to school. August is the greatest month here in Florida because kids are back in school and it’s not yet season here. The roads aren’t terribly bees’ z and the sun is not so scorching HOT. The anticipation of fall is in the air in August and there are many clothes sales this month. A+ ON the SALES!!! I am looking forward to college in September. I have so many things I need to take care of before I do go to college. Wish I could take a holiday and visit relatives in New Zealand but don’t think I will have a chance before school starts. Also work is pretty slow unlike when in season hectic. If I did want to take a quick trip to visit I wouldn’t want to leave, I know this for sure. Maybe I will go after fall or even next summer. I think I will lie out today it looks like a sunny one today! I have to choose between the pool or the beach, hmmm, this is tough. I may go to the beach it is gorgeous there. I have a new swimsuit and I want to show it off, YEAH! Plus my tan is fading from last time I went out. Looking forward to it this morning while I wake up and watch the traffic go to work. 9to5 those people are in a rush to get to work while I think of vacation, which was just a thought. Seriously I want to get my life together but I can’t in this month is such a vacation. If I wanted I guess I would get another side job to help me with my over spending budget. Help me! I thinking I should get help for my problem. Shop an alcoholic that is a terrible thing to have liked a disease. I want, I want, I need I have to have or I can’t live with out it! Never mind I am just enjoying sitting here listening to the radio and dreaming of it.

Hello, World

Sun Salutation, Corpse pose, Cobra or how about tree? Do any of these things words remind u of something? Yes, Well I will tell you. These are all terms used in yoga postures they are called. I practice daily with meditation as well as my postures. Taking deep breaths and thinking of relaxing thoughts are as simple as that, anyone can do it! I have been a practicing yogi for 8 years and can say it makes you a more relaxed human being. I recommend it to anyone.

Just waking up

Dreams are such a strange occurrence that I am bewildered by what I just seen in mine. It wasn’t a good dream or bad dream either but what it left me with feeling of repenting for all I have done wrong. I have
known people going through a midlife crisis and I am hoping this is not what I am feeling now. The dream exciting yet brutally disgusting had many characters I know are familiar faces. It was quite a long soap opera with many different plots and twists and then I was left alone watching on the sidelines of the dream. I felt a somewhat melancholy mood not really looking for a direction kind of like floating in limbo. Then suddenly I look over to the dream and notice a crowd of others I recognize, they seem to be gathering around a fight. My gut cringes every time I see a fight but cannot seem to look away from this one. I notice a man on top another man beating the death out of him. He picks up something and slams it in his head with blood gushing out of the body. I am horrified yet I am can not look away but yet I’m watching
it happen. This guy must have been very mad at this other man to beat him to a stalk. I am crying now, in my dream, thinking of this inexcusable behavior. Not to jump over to another story but I saw a fight once in middle school to where a guy stabbed another guy in the head with a pencil. That was very bad fight and the other guy had to go to the hospital to have it removed. The one guy who did the stabbing got expelled from school and never saw him after that. So anyway I was saying about me dream it was just so bloody disgusting I can’t put it in words. It was like watching a horror film the way this guy was ripping this other guy apart. Helpless body just remained on the sidewalk while the other guy claimed victory over some kind of pride issue. I couldn’t help feeling sorry for the guy well both of them even though it was only a dream I felt a deep desire to pray for forgiveness. It was like seeing what Hell is like on earth. A glimpse of what it would be like without God and Jesus. So I woke up this morning by the barking of Bella (my rottweiler) at the window seeing another dog. It is a wake up call for me to wake up with Jesus every morning because I believe he died for our sins and will soon come back to earth to save us from the devil. I will take a prayer from the bible that I treasure.
I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the dwelling place of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. –Revelation 21:3-5