And yet another birthday in Blogger Land... but this one is the most important one to me, other than mine of course. Happy Birthday to my sweet sister and my best friend. I love you JoJo.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Wednesday Funnies
I love sharing funny emails... here are a few jokes sent over by my friends the Bradley's. Check out my friend Angel's blog... she is a new blogger over at Daughter, Wife, Mother, Woman. Check her out.
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Southern Police
Those Southerners have a way with words! These are actual comments made by South Carolina Troopers that were taken off their car videos:
1. "You know, stop lights don't come any redder than the one you just went through."
2. "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch after you wear them a while."
3. "If you take your hands off the car, I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document." (My Favorite)
4. "If you run, you'll only go to jail tired."
5. "Can you run faster than 1200 feet per second? Because that's the speed of the bullet that'll be chasing you." (LOVE IT)
6. "You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want to on the ticket, huh?"
7. "Yes, sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it will help. Oh, did I mention that I'm the shift supervisor?"
8. "Warning! You want a warning? O. K, I'm warning you not to do that again or I'll give you another ticket."
9. "The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?"
10. "Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy and corn dogs and step in monkey poop."
12. "In God we trust; all others we run through NCIC." ( National Crime Information Center )
13. "Just how big were those 'two beers' you say you had?"
14. "No sir, we don't have quotas anymore. We used to, but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we can."
15. "I'm glad to hear that the Chief (of Police) is a personal friend of yours. So you know someone who can post your bail."
AND THE WINNER IS....
16. "You didn't think we give pretty women tickets? You're right, we don't. Sign here."
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LITTLE GIRL ON A PLANE
An atheist was seated next to a little girl on an airplane and he turned to her and said, "Do you want to talk ? Flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."
LITTLE GIRL ON A PLANE
An atheist was seated next to a little girl on an airplane and he turned to her and said, "Do you want to talk ? Flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."
The little girl,who had just started to read her book, replied to the total stranger,"What would you want to talk about ?"
"Oh,I don't know," said the atheist. "How about why there is no GOD , or no Heaven or Hell , or no life after death ?" as he smiled smugly.
"Oh,I don't know," said the atheist. "How about why there is no GOD , or no Heaven or Hell , or no life after death ?" as he smiled smugly.
"OK," she said. "Those could be interesting topics but let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass . Yet a deer excretes little pellets ,while a cow turns out a flat patty ,but a horse produces clumps . Why do you suppose that is ?"
The atheist,visibly surprised by the little girl's intelligence,thinks about it and says,"Hmmm,I have no idea."
To which the little girl replies,"Do you really feel qualified to discuss why there is no GOD ,or no Heaven or Hell ,or no life after death ,when you don't know shit ?"
And then she went back to reading her book.
The End
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The atheist,visibly surprised by the little girl's intelligence,thinks about it and says,"Hmmm,I have no idea."
To which the little girl replies,"Do you really feel qualified to discuss why there is no GOD ,or no Heaven or Hell ,or no life after death ,when you don't know shit ?"
And then she went back to reading her book.
The End
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Southern Police
Those Southerners have a way with words! These are actual comments made by South Carolina Troopers that were taken off their car videos:
1. "You know, stop lights don't come any redder than the one you just went through."
2. "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch after you wear them a while."
3. "If you take your hands off the car, I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document." (My Favorite)
4. "If you run, you'll only go to jail tired."
5. "Can you run faster than 1200 feet per second? Because that's the speed of the bullet that'll be chasing you." (LOVE IT)
6. "You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want to on the ticket, huh?"
7. "Yes, sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it will help. Oh, did I mention that I'm the shift supervisor?"
8. "Warning! You want a warning? O. K, I'm warning you not to do that again or I'll give you another ticket."
9. "The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?"
10. "Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy and corn dogs and step in monkey poop."
11. "Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife gets a toaster oven."
12. "In God we trust; all others we run through NCIC." ( National Crime Information Center )
13. "Just how big were those 'two beers' you say you had?"
14. "No sir, we don't have quotas anymore. We used to, but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we can."
15. "I'm glad to hear that the Chief (of Police) is a personal friend of yours. So you know someone who can post your bail."
AND THE WINNER IS....
16. "You didn't think we give pretty women tickets? You're right, we don't. Sign here."
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Happy Birthday Joy!
I would like to introduce you to my bloggy friend Joy Henson.
Today she reached a milestone in life where she can now tell everyone she is the big "3-oh"!
Congrats Joy, life is better at 30,
I hope you have a fabulous birthday.
Please go over and check out Joy's blog:
She is an amazing blogger and you are sure to enjoy.
Friday, June 24, 2011
are these my children?
I wonder some days... I know they are... but I really wonder. Is it payback for being such a pain to my parents when I was a child? I don't know.
Before #2 came along, #1 was so quiet, calm, and polite. Now my house is full of backtalking, screaming, and temper tantrums.... from both children. #2 has a very bad temper. She wants her way all the time and I have recently figured out that "time out" is a joke to her. She is 2 1/2 years old. I know... terrible twos, but it is rubbing off on #1. So now she can throw just as big of a fit as the younger one.
What do I do?
I am at a loss not... I have gotten to the point that I really dread the hours between 6 - 8 when they are wound up from school. I am a control freak around the house. Things have to be done a certain way. I expect them to mind and eat their dinner. I want them to stop running in the house. Don't back talk. Quit crying because I said "NO" you can't have chocolate at 8:30 before bed.
What do I do?
I need some serious advice before I begin to pull my hair out and run screaming throught the yard.
Before #2 came along, #1 was so quiet, calm, and polite. Now my house is full of backtalking, screaming, and temper tantrums.... from both children. #2 has a very bad temper. She wants her way all the time and I have recently figured out that "time out" is a joke to her. She is 2 1/2 years old. I know... terrible twos, but it is rubbing off on #1. So now she can throw just as big of a fit as the younger one.
What do I do?
I am at a loss not... I have gotten to the point that I really dread the hours between 6 - 8 when they are wound up from school. I am a control freak around the house. Things have to be done a certain way. I expect them to mind and eat their dinner. I want them to stop running in the house. Don't back talk. Quit crying because I said "NO" you can't have chocolate at 8:30 before bed.
What do I do?
I need some serious advice before I begin to pull my hair out and run screaming throught the yard.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Wednesday Funnies
… and now The Wednesday Funnies... enjoy
36 Rules of life
1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
2. Don’t worry about what people think, they don’t do it very often.
3. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage makes you a car.
4. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
5. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you’ve never tried before.
6. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.
7. Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
8. A person who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.
9. For every action, there is an equal and opposite government program.
10. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.
11. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.
12. A conscience is what hurts when all of your other parts feel so good.
13. Eat well, stay fit, die anyway.
15. No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes.
16. A balanced diet is a muffin in each hand.
17. Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.
18. Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.
19. Junk is something you’ve kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it.
20. There is always one more imbecile than you counted on.
21. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.
22. By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends.
23. Thou shalt not weigh more than thy refrigerator.
24. Someone who thinks logically provides nice contrast to the real world.
25. It ain’t the jeans that make your butt look fat.
26. If you had to identify in one word the reason why the human race has not achieved it’s full potential, that word would be ‘meetings’.
27. There is a very fine line between ‘hobby’ and ‘mental illness.’
28. People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them.
29. You should not confuse your career with your life.
30. Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.
31. Never lick a steak knife.
32. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
33. You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.
34. You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she’s pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.
35. The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that deep down inside we ALL believe we are good drivers.
36. Your friends love you anyway.
Direct Quote from "Larry, the Cable Guy":
"Even after the Super Bowl victory of the New Orleans Saints, I have noticed a large number of people implying with bad jokes that Cajuns aren't smart. I would like to state for the record that I disagree with that assessment. Anybody that would build a city 5 feet below sea level in a hurricane zone and fill it with Democrats that can't swim is a damn genius".
- Thanks to Johnnie for the Larry joke ;)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
In greener pastures...
Now and then I will hear someone use the phrase The grass is always greener on the other side, but what most people don't realize is The grass is greener where you fertilize it.
Words of Affirmation
Quality Time
Receiving Gifts
Acts of Service
Physical Touch
The writing prompt at S30P is The Grass is Growing Tall Again for the week
Yes, the grass may be greener on the other side for some people... but in my fence, the grass is tall and lush and growing tall again.
My life is full of love and romance.
Special moments with each other and quality time.
Openess and honesty
Stolen kisses
Holding hands while we fall asleep at night
Sneaking a peek at the other one while getting ready in the morning
Goodbye kisses and
always saying I love you... even if you are mad.
I have said before that he and I read the 5 Love Languages, here they are incase you would like to incorporate them in you life and find out what love language your partner speaks.Check out the website to see how.
Everyone expresses love differently. "The Five Love Languages" is a popular book that explores the ways people express their love to and receive love from their partners.
Words of Affirmation
Encourage your spouse in her achievements. Use kind words or compliment her to uplift her.
Quality Time
Spend time with your spouse. Look him in the eye when you converse, and give him your undivided attention. Take a walk with him or play a game together.
Receiving Gifts
You need not spend a lot of money on a gift, but a token to show that you were thinking of her will go far. Sometimes your spouse does not need a physical gift, but desires the gift of your presence in tough or joyous times.
Acts of Service
Provide your spouse with a clean, quiet home after work, wash the dog or take the car to the shop for an oil change. These are all examples of acts of service.
Physical Touch
Touching can vary from holding hands, hugging or intercourse. Close the physical gap between yourself and your spouse and she will feel your love.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Finding new friends Weekend Blog Hop
It is Week Twelve of Finding New Friends Weekend Blog Hop hosted by Shelly from My Saving Game and Jeannette from The Adventures of J-Man and MillerBug! Let's get to hopping! We are finding some fabulous blogs through this hop and having a great time getting to know so many of you! So thank you for linking up again this week to those of you who are hop veterans and welcome to those who are new! Let's continue to make new bloggy friends and increase our traffic! We do have a few simple rules for you - nothing too tough though. So here we go:
1. Please follow your hostesses My Saving Game and The Advetures of J-Man and MillerBug. Leave us a comment and we will follow you back! (If you already follow us on GFC, we'd LOVE it if you would follow us on Facebook or Twitter.)
2. Please follow our guest co-host who this week is Amy from GRACE and Me.
3. You don't have to post our button but we sure would like it if you did. Not only does it help our hop grow so we can all get new followers, but each week we will choose a guest co-host and to be considered you must have our button somewhere on your site! If you post our button and want to be considered for guest co-host, please email me at jmanandmillerbug@gmail.com to express your interest.
4. You can link up blogs, facebook, twitter accounts, whatever - just be sure to specify what each link is.
5. Hop around and find blogs that you enjoy. Be sure to tell them you are following them from Finding New Friends Weekend Blog Hop so they can follow you back!
6. Have fun!
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The Wednesday Funnies
Happy Hump day to you all... Hope it is a great one!
Dear friends,
It is with the saddest heart that I pass on the following. Please join me in remembering a great icon.
The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly-greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Cap'n Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours as long- time friend, Aunt Jemima, delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very "smart" cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he -- even still, as a crusty old man -- was considered a roll model for millions. Toward the end, it was thought he would rise again, but alas, he was no tart.
Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough; two children, John Dough and Jane Dough; plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about twenty minutes.
Dear friends,
It is with the saddest heart that I pass on the following. Please join me in remembering a great icon.
The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly-greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Cap'n Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours as long- time friend, Aunt Jemima, delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very "smart" cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he -- even still, as a crusty old man -- was considered a roll model for millions. Toward the end, it was thought he would rise again, but alas, he was no tart.
Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough; two children, John Dough and Jane Dough; plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about twenty minutes.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Amateur...
I stopped in over at S30P to see what new and exciting things were going on and I was greeted with the writing prompt The Amateur. Yes my dear friends... I have something to share concerning this.
An amateur is defined as one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession.
I have always wanted to join a band, start a band... whatever, but on the other hand I don't want to go around singing in different bars. However, I still want to sing and it has convicted me to begin singing in my church more often or even get a small group together to sing in different local churches. I have posted previously about my love of music and singing, but I would like to tell you about one particular experience I had while I was singing. Yes, I was still a "sinner" when this happened but it was that pivotal moment in my life where I realized just how much I loved to sing.
Several years ago I was a bar tender/waitress in two of the local watering holes. I loved working at both places. Friday and Saturday nights I worked at Hojo's (yes the bar in the Howard Johnson's) then on Sunday through Tuesday I worked at the other lovingly referred to as Bubba's. There was a band that played at Hojo's about once a month named Arizona and I had created a special bond with the singer... her name is Bea. People said that Bea and I favored each other. Both of us with dark hair and fair skin, but the best thing about the two of us is our voices make a great pair. One Monday evening, I got a phone call from Manny her husband... Bea had a death in the family and needed to go home. They were playing in town that week, but she wouldn't be able to perform on Thursday night. He called me of all people... and asked me to take her place. Me? Really? You want ME to sing... ALL NIGHT? So I did. I was more than happy to help my friend even thought I was scared and I wanted to make her proud. I couldn't let her down. No way was I going to let her down. I'm scared to death.
So I showed up at 7:00... had a beer... and a shot... took a deep breath... and at 8:00 I got on stage and sang. I sang my little heart out. I sang as hard and strong as I could. I sang request, I brought people on stage, played all the percussion instruments she had left for me to use.... and I sang.
I can't even begin to tell you how amazing that felt. I hate the situation that brought me to it, but I am thankful to have gotten the taste of what it feels like to live that dream. A feeling even more amazing than that... singing for the Lord. I have sang a few times when I was a youth at my church and once after Buck and I got married. I have sang in the choir. There is nothing that compares to it. I have mentioned on here that there are a few things I feel like I need to do in life. I want to help build a church with a foreign mission and I want to sing. I've been researching the foreign mission and when the time comes and the Lord is ready for me to go... I will go. Till then, I want to sing. I will sing. I am an amateur singer but that's OK with me. Love what you do, and do what you love. I don't need to be a "professional" or get paid to sing, I love it too much.
By the way... I know I have already used this pic in a previous post... but it was from that night ;)
Psalm 98
A Psalm.
1 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song!
For He has done marvelous things;
His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.2 The LORD has made known His salvation;
His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel;
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4 Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth;
Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.
5 Sing to the LORD with the harp,
With the harp and the sound of a psalm,
6 With trumpets and the sound of a horn;
Shout joyfully before the LORD, the King. 7 Let the sea roar, and all its fullness,
The world and those who dwell in it; 8 Let the rivers clap their hands;
Let the hills be joyful together
9 before the LORD,
For He is coming to judge the earth.
With righteousness He shall judge the world,
And the peoples with equity.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
And the winner is...
The first give-away from Hello Rosie... is officially over. By using the scientific method of tearing little pieces of paper and having #1 draw them out of the bucket... the winner was chosen and it is.... (drum roll please) ... TheUnSoccerMom!
You know what your prize is but I will show it again just so everyone else can be uber jealous! This is a one of a kind piece of art by Karen from Brushstrokes by Karen. She is an incredible artist. I hope you enjoy.
Email me your mailing address and all so I can get it in the mail to you a.s.a.p. Congrats once again and I hope you love it.
You know what your prize is but I will show it again just so everyone else can be uber jealous! This is a one of a kind piece of art by Karen from Brushstrokes by Karen. She is an incredible artist. I hope you enjoy.
Email me your mailing address and all so I can get it in the mail to you a.s.a.p. Congrats once again and I hope you love it.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Time is almost up folks!!!
Just sending out a reminder about Rosie's first give-away. If you haven't signed up yet, you need to get on it. You could win this fabulous piece of art from my friend Karen at Brushstrokes by Karen. Click here for the details on the give-away and how to enter.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Rosie's Challenge - I quit
yep... I said it... I quit.
I started looking, like really looking at the list and I just couldn't pull any more positive crap out of the negative daily task. I mean really...
Day 14: A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 21: (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 26: Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Oh my goshk!!! I don't know how much more I could take. Day 10 was pretty tough for me not to just blow up and go crazy on... so I quit. I throw my hands up and I quit. No more Truth Challenges!
Much better...
On another note. Life around Rosie's house is just as plain and dull as usual. Buck changed #2's bed over from a crib to toddler bed... she kept telling me last night it was broken. It still didn't stop her from getting in and out 100's of time over a period of about ... eh... 2 hours. She had no interest in the hubs and I spending any quality time with each other. This is not an unusual thing around our house. And from what I am learning from friends of mine... kids have like a built in sensor that goes off every time Mommy and Daddy get closer than 6 inches from each other, a.k.a. The Panic Button (as Shan calls it). It... is... starting... to... get... on ... my ... nerves........ Ya hear what I'm sayin'?
We also got the pool clean and ready to swim in. I spent most of the weekend floating and swatting at horse flies. I would like to send a shout out to my kids for making it impossible for me to buy a swimsuit without under wire or a skirt.I did however... buy a bikini. Don't show up uninvited... you have been warned. #1 and #2 have had a wonderful time hanging on me and Buck (while we try not to drown) as they both crawl all over us. They have really taken to the water well. All I hear is "I want to go swimmin"
Regardless of how much I cry and fuss over all over it... in all honesty I just wish they would stay this small. I know they won't, but I'm not ready for them to grow up just yet. Even though they drive me crazy most days... they are still so much fun and full of love.
I started looking, like really looking at the list and I just couldn't pull any more positive crap out of the negative daily task. I mean really...
Day 14: A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 21: (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 26: Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Oh my goshk!!! I don't know how much more I could take. Day 10 was pretty tough for me not to just blow up and go crazy on... so I quit. I throw my hands up and I quit. No more Truth Challenges!
Much better...
On another note. Life around Rosie's house is just as plain and dull as usual. Buck changed #2's bed over from a crib to toddler bed... she kept telling me last night it was broken. It still didn't stop her from getting in and out 100's of time over a period of about ... eh... 2 hours. She had no interest in the hubs and I spending any quality time with each other. This is not an unusual thing around our house. And from what I am learning from friends of mine... kids have like a built in sensor that goes off every time Mommy and Daddy get closer than 6 inches from each other, a.k.a. The Panic Button (as Shan calls it). It... is... starting... to... get... on ... my ... nerves........ Ya hear what I'm sayin'?
We also got the pool clean and ready to swim in. I spent most of the weekend floating and swatting at horse flies. I would like to send a shout out to my kids for making it impossible for me to buy a swimsuit without under wire or a skirt.I did however... buy a bikini. Don't show up uninvited... you have been warned. #1 and #2 have had a wonderful time hanging on me and Buck (while we try not to drown) as they both crawl all over us. They have really taken to the water well. All I hear is "I want to go swimmin"
Regardless of how much I cry and fuss over all over it... in all honesty I just wish they would stay this small. I know they won't, but I'm not ready for them to grow up just yet. Even though they drive me crazy most days... they are still so much fun and full of love.
The Wednesday Funnies
Happy Wednesday my friends... hope you have a great one!
Beer and Ice Cream Diet
As we all know, it takes 1 calorie to heat 1 gram of water 1 degree centigrade. Translated into meaningful terms, this means that if you eat a very cold dessert (generally consisting of water in large part), the natural processes which raise the consumed dessert to body temperature during the digestive cycle literally sucks the calories out of the only available source, your body fat.
For example, a dessert served and eaten at near 0 degrees C (32.2 deg. F) will in a short time be raised to the normal body temperature of 37 degrees C (98.6 deg. F). For each gram of dessert eaten, that process takes approximately 37 calories as stated above. The average dessert portion is 6 oz, or 168 grams. Therefore, by operation of thermodynamic law, 6,216 calories (1 cal./gm/deg. x 37 deg. x 168 gms) are extracted from body fat as the dessert's temperature is normalized. Allowing for the 1,200 latent calories in the dessert, the net calorie loss is approximately 5,000 calories.
Obviously, the more cold dessert you eat,the better off you are and the faster you will lose weight, if that is your goal. This process works equally well when drinking very cold beer in frosted glasses. Each ounce of beer contains 16 latent calories, but extracts 1,036 calories (6,216 cal. per 6 oz. portion) in the temperature normalizing process. Thus the net calorie loss per ounce of beer is 1,020 calories. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to calculate that 12,240 calories (12 oz. x 1,020 cal./oz.) are extracted from the body in the process of drinking a can of beer.
Frozen desserts, e.g., ice cream, are even more beneficial, since it takes 83 cal./gm to melt them (i.e., raise them to 0 deg. C) and an additional 37 cal./gm to further raise them to body temperature. The results here are really remarkable, and it beats running hands down.
Unfortunately, for those who eat pizza as an excuse to drink beer, pizza (loaded with latent calories and served above body temperature) induces an opposite effect. But, thankfully, as the astute reader should have already reasoned, the obvious solution is to drink a lot of beer with pizza and follow up immediately with large bowls of ice cream.We could all be thin if we were to adhere religiously to a pizza, beer, and ice cream diet.
Happy eating!
School of Physics, University of Sydney
Beer and Ice Cream Diet
As we all know, it takes 1 calorie to heat 1 gram of water 1 degree centigrade. Translated into meaningful terms, this means that if you eat a very cold dessert (generally consisting of water in large part), the natural processes which raise the consumed dessert to body temperature during the digestive cycle literally sucks the calories out of the only available source, your body fat.
For example, a dessert served and eaten at near 0 degrees C (32.2 deg. F) will in a short time be raised to the normal body temperature of 37 degrees C (98.6 deg. F). For each gram of dessert eaten, that process takes approximately 37 calories as stated above. The average dessert portion is 6 oz, or 168 grams. Therefore, by operation of thermodynamic law, 6,216 calories (1 cal./gm/deg. x 37 deg. x 168 gms) are extracted from body fat as the dessert's temperature is normalized. Allowing for the 1,200 latent calories in the dessert, the net calorie loss is approximately 5,000 calories.
Obviously, the more cold dessert you eat,the better off you are and the faster you will lose weight, if that is your goal. This process works equally well when drinking very cold beer in frosted glasses. Each ounce of beer contains 16 latent calories, but extracts 1,036 calories (6,216 cal. per 6 oz. portion) in the temperature normalizing process. Thus the net calorie loss per ounce of beer is 1,020 calories. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to calculate that 12,240 calories (12 oz. x 1,020 cal./oz.) are extracted from the body in the process of drinking a can of beer.
Frozen desserts, e.g., ice cream, are even more beneficial, since it takes 83 cal./gm to melt them (i.e., raise them to 0 deg. C) and an additional 37 cal./gm to further raise them to body temperature. The results here are really remarkable, and it beats running hands down.
Unfortunately, for those who eat pizza as an excuse to drink beer, pizza (loaded with latent calories and served above body temperature) induces an opposite effect. But, thankfully, as the astute reader should have already reasoned, the obvious solution is to drink a lot of beer with pizza and follow up immediately with large bowls of ice cream.We could all be thin if we were to adhere religiously to a pizza, beer, and ice cream diet.
Happy eating!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Rosie's Challenge - Day 10
30 Days of Truth... Rosie's Challenge - I decided to take up a 30 Day Challenge about myself. It will probably take more than 30 days to complete but I am willing to make the effort to get it done. Click here to get the list if you are interested in joining in... peace out yo!
Day 10: Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
I've already done this... I have made it a point to let go of people that I didn't feel were a good influence on my life. Don't get me wrong... I didn't do it in a harmful way but I have put distance there, and for very good reason.
Not too long ago my pastor talked about having "Godly Friends". It's ok to have many people in our life, but the people that you let into your circle of friends, close to you heart, should only be Godly people. These are the people that want what is best for you, that help to guide you on the path of righteousness. I have a handful of ladies in my life, two in particular who have become very special to me. Every morning I am greeted with scripture by one woman, and the other I spend most of my day with since she is my coworker. Over the last year my Godly friends have helped me to strengthen my faith, listen to me and continue to be my friend when I have fallen, and help me to remember that non of us are perfect.... but our Saviour is.
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7 ways to be a Godly Friend by Paul Chappell
1. Godly friends sharpen each other. Proverbs 27:17 teaches us that “iron sharpeneth iron.” A godly friend will “sharpen” you, and you will “sharpen” him.
2. Godly friends assure each other through adversity. Godly friends love each other. Proverbs 17:17 teaches that friends love at all times—especially in adversity. Do you have the kind of friendship that unashamedly could declare love? The old saying is true, “Prosperity begets friendship; adversity reveals them.”
3. Godly friends participate with each other. Proverbs 18:24 teaches that friends show themselves friendly. I believe this is a picture of action. Godly friends are eager to cooperate, encourage, and help each other.
4. Godly friends rejoice for one another. A Swedish proverb states, “Friendship doubles our joy and divides our grief.” Godly friends rejoice in the blessings of a friend. This kind of relationship is no place for jealousy, comparison, or envy.
5. Godly friends forgive one another. Friends will eventually hurt each other—and usually unintentionally. Yet, where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is peace. Godly friends resolve tension and quickly forgive.
6. Godly friends do not share or harbor anger. Proverbs 22:24 teaches that we should avoid friendship with an angry or furious man. Yes, there are some men the Bible simply teaches us to avoid or break from. A godly friendship will not be characterized by shared anger or bitterness.
7. Godly friends spark the truth in each other. Proverbs 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend….” Godly friends are not afraid to lovingly and appropriately speak the truth to one another. In fact, they long to hear the truth from each other. They recognize that everybody has “blind spots,” and they rejoice that God has given them “another set of spiritual eyes” to help guide, guard, and protect. Beyond that, godly friends rejoice in truth. They discover truth together. They talk about truth. They encourage each other in it and through it. Truth is the common bond of their hearts—a love for God’s Word and a love for communicating His truth to people.
Day 10: Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
I've already done this... I have made it a point to let go of people that I didn't feel were a good influence on my life. Don't get me wrong... I didn't do it in a harmful way but I have put distance there, and for very good reason.
Not too long ago my pastor talked about having "Godly Friends". It's ok to have many people in our life, but the people that you let into your circle of friends, close to you heart, should only be Godly people. These are the people that want what is best for you, that help to guide you on the path of righteousness. I have a handful of ladies in my life, two in particular who have become very special to me. Every morning I am greeted with scripture by one woman, and the other I spend most of my day with since she is my coworker. Over the last year my Godly friends have helped me to strengthen my faith, listen to me and continue to be my friend when I have fallen, and help me to remember that non of us are perfect.... but our Saviour is.
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Proverbs 31:29-31 (New International Version)
29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
7 ways to be a Godly Friend by Paul Chappell
1. Godly friends sharpen each other. Proverbs 27:17 teaches us that “iron sharpeneth iron.” A godly friend will “sharpen” you, and you will “sharpen” him.
2. Godly friends assure each other through adversity. Godly friends love each other. Proverbs 17:17 teaches that friends love at all times—especially in adversity. Do you have the kind of friendship that unashamedly could declare love? The old saying is true, “Prosperity begets friendship; adversity reveals them.”
3. Godly friends participate with each other. Proverbs 18:24 teaches that friends show themselves friendly. I believe this is a picture of action. Godly friends are eager to cooperate, encourage, and help each other.
4. Godly friends rejoice for one another. A Swedish proverb states, “Friendship doubles our joy and divides our grief.” Godly friends rejoice in the blessings of a friend. This kind of relationship is no place for jealousy, comparison, or envy.
5. Godly friends forgive one another. Friends will eventually hurt each other—and usually unintentionally. Yet, where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is peace. Godly friends resolve tension and quickly forgive.
6. Godly friends do not share or harbor anger. Proverbs 22:24 teaches that we should avoid friendship with an angry or furious man. Yes, there are some men the Bible simply teaches us to avoid or break from. A godly friendship will not be characterized by shared anger or bitterness.
7. Godly friends spark the truth in each other. Proverbs 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend….” Godly friends are not afraid to lovingly and appropriately speak the truth to one another. In fact, they long to hear the truth from each other. They recognize that everybody has “blind spots,” and they rejoice that God has given them “another set of spiritual eyes” to help guide, guard, and protect. Beyond that, godly friends rejoice in truth. They discover truth together. They talk about truth. They encourage each other in it and through it. Truth is the common bond of their hearts—a love for God’s Word and a love for communicating His truth to people.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Rosie's Challenge - Day 9
30 Days of Truth... Rosie's Challenge - I decided to take up a 30 Day Challenge about myself. It will probably take more than 30 days to complete but I am willing to make the effort to get it done. Click here to get the list if you are interested in joining in... peace out yo!
Day 9: Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
I have a lot of people that drift in and out of my life. Some go for no reason, some leave on a bad note. No one ever goes with a cheerful smile. That wouldn't make any sense now would it. There are not really any people that have drifted out of my life that I didn't want to go at some point. I try to stay in contact with everyone that I am truly friends with by texting or using Facebook. Thankfully for FB I have been able to keep in touch with people and reconnect with ones that did drift for no reason.
One person that I really miss is my friend Jennifer... She and I have been friends over 10 years. Such an amazing woman and incredible mother... she can do anything she puts her mind to. It's been hard for us to keep in touch. We live separate lives, we are both married with kids... and now we live a world apart (its really only about 45 minutes). We comment on each others stuff on facebook now and then, but I would really like to be able to start spending time with her and her family again.
So with that in mind... I'm going to try and get up with her today and make time for us to visit and catch up.
Day 9: Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
I have a lot of people that drift in and out of my life. Some go for no reason, some leave on a bad note. No one ever goes with a cheerful smile. That wouldn't make any sense now would it. There are not really any people that have drifted out of my life that I didn't want to go at some point. I try to stay in contact with everyone that I am truly friends with by texting or using Facebook. Thankfully for FB I have been able to keep in touch with people and reconnect with ones that did drift for no reason.
One person that I really miss is my friend Jennifer... She and I have been friends over 10 years. Such an amazing woman and incredible mother... she can do anything she puts her mind to. It's been hard for us to keep in touch. We live separate lives, we are both married with kids... and now we live a world apart (its really only about 45 minutes). We comment on each others stuff on facebook now and then, but I would really like to be able to start spending time with her and her family again.
So with that in mind... I'm going to try and get up with her today and make time for us to visit and catch up.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
A give-away? Say it ain't so!
Dear readers... I am officially promoting my first give-away... yes!
I would like to introduce you to my friend Karen, owner of Brushstrokes by Karen. She has graciously donated one of her incredible pieces of art for me to share with you. Click here to go to her Facebook Fan page.
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| Koi Fish - 7 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas |
Karen is an incredible artist and can paint just about anything you desire and interpret nearly anything you have in your head onto canvas, furniture and even murals! I have known Karen for several years and I am amazed and in awe of her amazing talent.
The give-away will end on June 10th 2011
Rules to enter are as follows:
Follow Hello Rosie... publicly and comment below that you are a new follower - 1 entry
make sure you have your email address on your profile or add it in the comments so I can contact you if you win!!!
make sure you have your email address on your profile or add it in the comments so I can contact you if you win!!!
Additional entry: Like Brushstrokes by Karen on Facebook and comment below that you like her page - 1 entry
Click here to go to her fan page
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See... very simple. Good luck to each and every one of you!
The Wednesday Funnies
Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday full of fun and laughter!
Funny .... but True
A guide at Windsor Castle was struggling to make herself heard over the roar of low flying aircraft coming into land at nearby Heathrow. She was interrupted by a tourist who demanded what was wrong with the town planners, and why had they built the castle so close to the airport.
`Good home wanted for year-old Basset bitch. Understands every word I say, but ignores it.' Card in Portsmouth shop window.
A group of tourists escorted around the British Houses of Parliament suddenly found themselves in the presence of the then Lord Chancellor, Lord Hailsham, resplendent in full wig and gown. Spying behind the group the figure of Neil Marten MP, the Lord Chancellor called out in greeting.`Neil' with dignified vigour. And all the tourists did.
Police who asked a legless beggar in Oklahoma City to establish his identity were led round the corner where his brand new car was waiting with his chauffeur. - News Agency
Question. How can you tell the age of a snake? Answer. It is extremely difficult to tell the age of a snake unless you know exactly when it was born. Detroit News
WOMAN ON PHONE IS HARD TO STOP - ROANOKE, Virginia, November 29 (AP). Have phone, will talk. That seems to have been the view of a woman who set some kind of record by talking to the Roanoke Police Department for exactly seven hours and fifteen minutes Friday night and Saturday. The police did not identify the lady by name. She called at I 1.44 P.m. last night and reported a watch stolen. Once that complaint was disposed of she launched into a conversation which covered practically everything from home furnishings to politics. Busy police answered other calls but the lady kept right on talking. The end came shortly after 7 a.m. She began to slur her words, then came what police described as a soft bump followed by snoring. - Georgia paper
Funny .... but True
A guide at Windsor Castle was struggling to make herself heard over the roar of low flying aircraft coming into land at nearby Heathrow. She was interrupted by a tourist who demanded what was wrong with the town planners, and why had they built the castle so close to the airport.
`Good home wanted for year-old Basset bitch. Understands every word I say, but ignores it.' Card in Portsmouth shop window.
A group of tourists escorted around the British Houses of Parliament suddenly found themselves in the presence of the then Lord Chancellor, Lord Hailsham, resplendent in full wig and gown. Spying behind the group the figure of Neil Marten MP, the Lord Chancellor called out in greeting.`Neil' with dignified vigour. And all the tourists did.
Police who asked a legless beggar in Oklahoma City to establish his identity were led round the corner where his brand new car was waiting with his chauffeur. - News Agency
Question. How can you tell the age of a snake? Answer. It is extremely difficult to tell the age of a snake unless you know exactly when it was born. Detroit News
WOMAN ON PHONE IS HARD TO STOP - ROANOKE, Virginia, November 29 (AP). Have phone, will talk. That seems to have been the view of a woman who set some kind of record by talking to the Roanoke Police Department for exactly seven hours and fifteen minutes Friday night and Saturday. The police did not identify the lady by name. She called at I 1.44 P.m. last night and reported a watch stolen. Once that complaint was disposed of she launched into a conversation which covered practically everything from home furnishings to politics. Busy police answered other calls but the lady kept right on talking. The end came shortly after 7 a.m. She began to slur her words, then came what police described as a soft bump followed by snoring. - Georgia paper
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