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I'm all over the place today. Wanting to blog, but too many ideas, wanting to update on things, but not wanting this to be a 3 page post! So...here we go. Personally: I have cramps. I feel like crap. I think I'm addicted to chocolate. Anything chocolate. What else can I put chocolate on? O.k., so I'm having a craving; a big one! I was hoping to get alot done today, but found myself after my morning meeting with lady friends, back at home, on the couch, watching FOODTV. Any chocolate recipes I could try? I fell asleep, for many hours. A too long of a nap for me. God, I feel old. The other day I did a "real" cardio workout; meaning I actually pulled out my step bench from the closet and did a good workout. Although I didn't feel good afterwards. I was much winded, no energy, and weak. Is this how I'm suppose to feel? I don't think so. I guess I'm just so out of shape, yet flexible from doing yoga! I had heart palpitations. So I found myself on WebMD ...

Meet Edi, of Memories for life scrap booking . Her passion is paper crafts and she's been doing this for about 12 years. She has a great shop on Etsy and is an active member of Etsy Bloggers . http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26094617 And what a great time of the year, with kids (and adults) going back to school; it's the perfect time to be looking for personalized items such as these. Oh, and BTW she does custom orders too! Here's a couple of my picks for notebooks. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29391568 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29391136 And this would make a great gift for someone is school this year; "Custom Sorority Name Album" http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29748014 And there are lots more to choose from; family albums, vacations, weddings, and pets! Stop by and check out the shop. I think I might just have to go over and have a closer look at some of these myself!

Since I really don't have a topic today, and yet wanted to blog, I really had no title so hence, you get the "un" void, 'cause I'm not in a voided type mood or action in my life right now. So you go figure. Yes, I've been busy, I mean keeping up with all these social networks is time consuming. Writing detailed articles IS time consuming. Maybe I do feel like my blog's falling into a void. Is there anybody out there? I'm glad a few of you are joining in and taking the polls! Are we enjoying my posts on gemstone lore? I thought about my day, what do I choose to accomplish or work on today? I must keep my priorities, but also remember "balance". Sometimes it's just good to do a little of each task, per day than to get totally absorbed in one thing and have it suck the life out of the day! I really hate when that happens. Then I find myself at the end of the day, still not feeling like I got anything done, I still have to cook dinner, feed c...

Since I love to eat, and this was one of the topics to choose from this month,AND I know people like to try recipes, I thought I'd share one of my favorites with you. One of my favorite foods to cook and eat: LASAGNA No, no, this is not a photo of my actual lasagna, but close. (Come on now, I had to improvise!) My recipe is simple, but you could complicate it if you wanted to make your own sauce,(which I do on occasion), and if you wanted to make it with meat, or vegetables. For simplicity's sake, I'll give you the basics. 1 box of lasagna noodles (do not cook) 1 32 oz. (or more if you like) of your favorite sauce 16 oz. ricotta cheese 1 lb. of mozzarella cheese (I buy the block form and slice it so you get large chunks melted into the dish) grated Romano/Parmesan cheese Start with a 13x9 pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put a small amount of sauce on the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking. Layer a row of uncooked noodles across the pan. (Did you know that you don...

Welcome to the second in a series of gemstone lore, A to Z. This issue's picks are: FLUORITE: A translucent green stone, fluorite has been found in various shades of pink to purple. Mainly used as a "mental stone" for increasing concentration, and analytic abilities. Artifacts of carved fluorite have been found in the ruins of Pompeii. It was said that the people's of the times took carved offerings to the temple of Jupiter. GARNET: I've read alot of different myths and ancient uses for garnet, so they do vary some. The main theme of garnet seems to be attributed with blood. Some say it was used to strengthen the blood, some ancients wore for protection, and in ancient Kashmir, it was said that soldiers used garnet bullets hoping to cause very damaging non-healing wounds. In the 13th century, garnets were worn to repel insects. One legend states that Noah used a garnet in the Ark to diffuse light to create energy. natural raspberry garnets straight from the matrix...

What’s He Really Thinking? “ How to be a Relational Genius with the man in your life” by Paula Rinehart This book is about understanding the man in your life, how he thinks, how to understand him, and how to relate to him. The author takes you on a journey from understanding your influence on your man, to exploring the roots of feelings that men have how they express, or don’t express themselves, to how they change, what your part is in all of it, basically how to cope. But the author also touches on issues such as intimacy, conflicts, and expectations all with a reference to biblical text and verses. My first impression upon reading the first 10 to 20 pages of this book left me a little bored. It seemed a little dry, for my taste. But with that being said, once I got deeper into the book, I did enjoy reading it, and found most of the author’s suggestions and insights to be truthful. She uses biblical reference throughout the book, which can be helpful, if you apply those verses ...

This week has been interesting. Very, very, interesting. I had some personal issues to attend to, other people's personal issues, and just stuff. Not all worth mentioning. I did go to the local bead show yesterday and got some new beads. I was mainly looking to buy some copper, now that I'm doing more with copper, plus, just think how pretty a rich oxidized patina will look on all the fall jewelry and fashion trends this year. I got some spacers, and some larger beads too that will work well with heavier gauge wire that I use in my bracelet designs. Oh, and I got a new strand of lampwork beads from an artist who is new to me and I think her first time at this particular bead show. Stacey Kroft, of "One Sweet Bead" makes some pretty awesome beads. I got this set of organic shaped beads; the photo does not do them justice. So pretty! Boro beads with colors of green, amber, orange, earthy looking, I think. I'm thinking of making a bracelet and a pendant. Just for a c...