30 January 2009
Second thoughts.
I have my own plans for John and Val 2010. But after seeing these pictures by Ben Chrisman I'm tempted to take my mom up on her offer: $2000 in cash now and elope.
29 January 2009
Yes!
I got my tax return today! Which means I get to buy a car! I'm a little scared. A little nervous. A little anxious. But it's a totally necessary thing (if you live in Kitsap). And I'm SO ready for an upgrade. My dear friend Angelene recommended Car Finders of Edmonds to me. They do just what their company name says. She's hired them twice and come out with really great used cars. So we'll see. I may have a new ride in just a couple of weeks.
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From the BBC
Just some food for thought from the BBC to you.
Tea 'healthier' drink than water
The researchers recommend people consume three to four cups a day
Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers.
The work in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition dispels the common belief that tea dehydrates.
Tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers, UK nutritionists found.
Experts believe flavonoids are the key ingredient in tea that promote health.
These polyphenol antioxidants are found in many foods and plants, including tea leaves, and have been shown to help prevent cell damage.
Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so its got two things going for it
Public health nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton, and colleagues at Kings College London, looked at published studies on the health effects of tea consumption.
They found clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day can cut the chances of having a heart attack.
Some studies suggested tea consumption protected against cancer, although this effect was less clear-cut.
Other health benefits seen included protection against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay, plus bone strengthening.
Dr Ruxton said: "Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water. Water is essentially replacing fluid. Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so it's got two things going for it."
She said it was an urban myth that tea is dehydrating.
"Studies on caffeine have found very high doses dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages dehydrate. But even if you had a really, really strong cup of tea or coffee, which is quite hard to make, you would still have a net gain of fluid.
"Also, a cup of tea contains fluoride, which is good for the teeth," she added.
There was no evidence that tea consumption was harmful to health. However, research suggests that tea can impair the body's ability to absorb iron from food, meaning people at risk of anaemia should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes.
Tea is not dehydrating. It is a healthy drink
Claire Williamson of the British Nutrition Foundation
Dr Ruxton's team found average tea consumption was just under three cups per day.
She said the increasing popularity of soft drinks meant many people were not drinking as much tea as before.
"Tea drinking is most common in older people, the 40 plus age range. In older people, tea sometimes made up about 70% of fluid intake so it is a really important contributor," she said.
Claire Williamson of the British Nutrition Foundation said: "Studies in the laboratory have shown potential health benefits.
"The evidence in humans is not as strong and more studies need to be done. But there are definite potential health benefits from the polyphenols in terms of reducing the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancers.
"In terms of fluid intake, we recommend 1.5-2 litres per day and that can include tea. Tea is not dehydrating. It is a healthy drink."
The Tea Council provided funding for the work. Dr Ruxton stressed that the work was independent.
Tea 'healthier' drink than water
The researchers recommend people consume three to four cups a day
Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers.
The work in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition dispels the common belief that tea dehydrates.
Tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers, UK nutritionists found.
Experts believe flavonoids are the key ingredient in tea that promote health.
These polyphenol antioxidants are found in many foods and plants, including tea leaves, and have been shown to help prevent cell damage.
Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so its got two things going for it
Public health nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton, and colleagues at Kings College London, looked at published studies on the health effects of tea consumption.
They found clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day can cut the chances of having a heart attack.
Some studies suggested tea consumption protected against cancer, although this effect was less clear-cut.
Other health benefits seen included protection against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay, plus bone strengthening.
Dr Ruxton said: "Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water. Water is essentially replacing fluid. Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so it's got two things going for it."
She said it was an urban myth that tea is dehydrating.
"Studies on caffeine have found very high doses dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages dehydrate. But even if you had a really, really strong cup of tea or coffee, which is quite hard to make, you would still have a net gain of fluid.
"Also, a cup of tea contains fluoride, which is good for the teeth," she added.
There was no evidence that tea consumption was harmful to health. However, research suggests that tea can impair the body's ability to absorb iron from food, meaning people at risk of anaemia should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes.
Tea is not dehydrating. It is a healthy drink
Claire Williamson of the British Nutrition Foundation
Dr Ruxton's team found average tea consumption was just under three cups per day.
She said the increasing popularity of soft drinks meant many people were not drinking as much tea as before.
"Tea drinking is most common in older people, the 40 plus age range. In older people, tea sometimes made up about 70% of fluid intake so it is a really important contributor," she said.
Claire Williamson of the British Nutrition Foundation said: "Studies in the laboratory have shown potential health benefits.
"The evidence in humans is not as strong and more studies need to be done. But there are definite potential health benefits from the polyphenols in terms of reducing the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancers.
"In terms of fluid intake, we recommend 1.5-2 litres per day and that can include tea. Tea is not dehydrating. It is a healthy drink."
The Tea Council provided funding for the work. Dr Ruxton stressed that the work was independent.
28 January 2009
Announcement Inspiration
To Summarize...
I had the most fabulous day off.
Monday was "date night." John and I got some teriyaki and took in a movie at the historic Lynwood Theatre. They're featuring Slumdog Millionaire this week. If you haven't seen it yet, please do. It's nominated for a million awards. I'll take the risk of spoiling the movie for you by saying there is a random dance scene at the end. Any movie with a random dance scene at the end gets at least two thumbs up from me. Oh! and lots of M.I.A. in the soundtrack.
We met up fairly early Tuesday morning and started the wedding registry process. If there's anything fun about planning a wedding, it's creating a Buy Me This list. I won't go into details. But is it proper etiquette to put a Wii on your wedding registry? :)
We stopped at The Global Bean after the scanner gun madness for a cup of yerba mate and a quick game of Guess Who? Then went over to the "community center" for our first wedding invitation consultation with Nate Braceros. We've got a few ideas to explore. I'm sure Nate will be talking about them on his blog. We high-jacked Melissa when she got home and went downtown for the best pizza around and some friendly shenanigans.
Lots of fun. I need more of that.
<3
Monday was "date night." John and I got some teriyaki and took in a movie at the historic Lynwood Theatre. They're featuring Slumdog Millionaire this week. If you haven't seen it yet, please do. It's nominated for a million awards. I'll take the risk of spoiling the movie for you by saying there is a random dance scene at the end. Any movie with a random dance scene at the end gets at least two thumbs up from me. Oh! and lots of M.I.A. in the soundtrack.
We met up fairly early Tuesday morning and started the wedding registry process. If there's anything fun about planning a wedding, it's creating a Buy Me This list. I won't go into details. But is it proper etiquette to put a Wii on your wedding registry? :)
We stopped at The Global Bean after the scanner gun madness for a cup of yerba mate and a quick game of Guess Who? Then went over to the "community center" for our first wedding invitation consultation with Nate Braceros. We've got a few ideas to explore. I'm sure Nate will be talking about them on his blog. We high-jacked Melissa when she got home and went downtown for the best pizza around and some friendly shenanigans.
Lots of fun. I need more of that.
<3
24 January 2009
I've got my DJ's! Generation X Productions. Jered and Ollie work in Port Gamble a lot. It was them or no DJ at all and I'm so glad they'll be at our party!One step forward. Two steps back. But it's coming together with plenty of time to spare.
Woo!
21 January 2009
Tsk. Tsk.
I shouldn't be blogging at work. But, Julie is out of the office this morning for a doctor's appointment. And I can't help but catch up on some online stuff. Checking my favorite blogs, reading the news, filing my taxes (!) : What can I say? I don't have internet at home.
I'm getting married in...a long while. I feel like I've been moving so fast since the engagement. I already have the dress, the venue, the invites, the girls, the website, the favors...it's all going to be done months before the big day. But that might be a good thing. Vendors I'm concerned about finding: photographer (know any good ones?), officiant (working on that through NewLife Kitsap), florist. My budget is...cute (think small). I wouldn't have it anyother way. My goal is to get as many friends/family involved in the process as possible. Weddings are about community anyway, aren't they?
My birthday was last week (thanks everyone for the well wishes!) Everyone tells me 24 is a great year, and I'm counting on it.
A few things I'm looking forward to, in particular for 2009:
1. Buying a car. Romy's been great, but it's time for an upgrade.
2. Taking care of myself. (This will manifest itself in all sorts of ways. No need to list them.)
3. Planning for what's to come.
4. Having someone to split weekend shifts with in Port Gamble! (this one is a huge perk! no more 12 hour Saturdays and Sundays!)
<3
I'm getting married in...a long while. I feel like I've been moving so fast since the engagement. I already have the dress, the venue, the invites, the girls, the website, the favors...it's all going to be done months before the big day. But that might be a good thing. Vendors I'm concerned about finding: photographer (know any good ones?), officiant (working on that through NewLife Kitsap), florist. My budget is...cute (think small). I wouldn't have it anyother way. My goal is to get as many friends/family involved in the process as possible. Weddings are about community anyway, aren't they?
My birthday was last week (thanks everyone for the well wishes!) Everyone tells me 24 is a great year, and I'm counting on it.
A few things I'm looking forward to, in particular for 2009:
1. Buying a car. Romy's been great, but it's time for an upgrade.
2. Taking care of myself. (This will manifest itself in all sorts of ways. No need to list them.)
3. Planning for what's to come.
4. Having someone to split weekend shifts with in Port Gamble! (this one is a huge perk! no more 12 hour Saturdays and Sundays!)
<3
15 January 2009
Back in the Day
John and I are sitting in Hot Shots Java on Front Street in Poulsbo. While we were looking through old photographs we stumbled across this one. And that's all I have to say.
02 January 2009
Time to Shine!
2009 Baby! It's going to be a big one for me. And I rang it in under the Space Needle with the best of friends.
John met me at Coleman Dock after work. From there we headed to Red Robin for an early dinner on the waterfront. All of the Argosy cruise boats were prepping for their party cruises, complete with cruise hostesses and white christmas lights. We tried to browse through the retail core, but everything had closed by 6pm. We ended up at 5 Corner Cafe on Denny - a hole in the wall with a perfect view of the needle. A night complete with fireworks and coffee to-go cups with champagne.
Happy New Year!
John met me at Coleman Dock after work. From there we headed to Red Robin for an early dinner on the waterfront. All of the Argosy cruise boats were prepping for their party cruises, complete with cruise hostesses and white christmas lights. We tried to browse through the retail core, but everything had closed by 6pm. We ended up at 5 Corner Cafe on Denny - a hole in the wall with a perfect view of the needle. A night complete with fireworks and coffee to-go cups with champagne.
Happy New Year!
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