Seven Years

Most people do not like the dentist and I am most definitely one of them.  To be fair, my dentist is a very kind and sweet man.  I do like him.  It is the dentistry I do not care for, and because of this dislike, I avoid going at all costs.  Recently, I did concede and make an appointment.  It had been in seven years.

I had a pain in the back left side of my bottom molars.  I could live with it until it started to hurt whenever I ate candy.  Those of you who know me, know that this would not be acceptable.  When I called for my appointment, the receptionist suggested teeth cleaning in salt lake, afterall it had been seven years, and then the dentist could take a look at what the problem may be.  I conceded.

And even though it had been seven years, the look and touch of that curved pokey metal tool is something you don't forget.  This is why I don't go to the dentist.  I hate to get my teeth cleaned.  I've had a lot of medical type tortures in my life and still, still, dental work ranks the worst.  He said my teeth looked great.  No cavities.  The problem was probably just a sensitive tooth and to use a special toothpaste.

I said "Great.  See you in another seven years."

This is a sponsored post for Genesis Dental, however, all the points and views are my own.

The Balancing Act

The holidays are a hard time of year to eat healthy.  It feels good when I eat the right things, but how do you resist the endless supply of Halloween candy, or the delicious whipped cream on a slice of pumpkin pie, or fresh baked Christmas cookies and warm fudge.  OK... I've gotten caught up in the yummy goodness of the holidays.  And this is when I go to my give and take, or what you could call my balancing act.

If I eat a plate ten mini candy bars, then I must also eat an orange for example.  The delicious taste of chocolate and caramel can be made more healthy with the juicy, Vitamin C enriched orange.  I have used this method for years and it has served me well, but lately I find I would like to balance my craving for sugar with even less healthy additions.  I eat a piece of pie with whipped cream, and some ice cream, and have a glass of milk.  Sure the milk is my balance and it is skim milk, but the scales tip heavily to my pie, whipped cream, and ice cream.  Not exactly an even scale.

I've learned there are special phytonutrients which are like super vitamins found in fruits and vegetables that overlap and compliment one another giving antioxidant effects and immune system support.  The phytonutrients health benefits include protection to your health which is always a bonus for me.

So perhaps I drink a small cup of these phytonutrient rich juices, then this would open up to me pie, cookies, and candy... and the scale would still balance?

This is a sponsored post for Xango, however, all the points and views are my own.

Face to Face

My daughter has the use of a cell phone down to an art form.  Please don't misunderstand.  She is extremely polite and courteous when it comes to her cell phone usage which makes me very happy, but it is her use of the features her cell phone offers that make me smile.  She is like a dedicated server with unmetered hosting: She uses her line at any time and pushes as much information to contacts as possible.

She is completely dedicated to keeping in constant touch with anyone and everyone who reaches out to her via her cell phone.  No one is ignored.  This is good, because if I was ever trying to get a hold of her and she ignored me, her dedicated server would kick her out of the cell phone world.

As far as the unlimited forms of communication on her cell phone, she can use them at anytime and with unlimited frequency.  She not only can text, but she can text with her eyes shut.  She can send me five rather lengthy texts in the time it takes me to create one short, brief text for her.  Then there is the obvious phone calling.  And now there is something similar to what I call a walkie talkie.  I can't remember what it is called, but all of a sudden, I will hear her best friend say "You there?" and their conversation takes place with the push of a button.

Technology is insane and the way we communicate is even more insane.  I"m afraid that the future will bring a generation who won't know what to say when they come face to face with each other.

This is a sponsored post for Hivelocity, however, all the points and views are my own.

Serving Papers

The other night we were watching a television show where the main guys pretended to be in a fight.  Neither one of them were the fighting kind, in fact, kind of wimpy, and they wanted to appear tough to their girlfriends.  They faked the battle wounds by actually hitting each other, which was hilarious in and of itself, but the best part was when they were "served" legal papers by the guys they supposedly beat up.  The fake fighters were being sued for a fight they faked!

The reason behind the fake fight was a discrepancy over who was allowed to sit at a particular booth in their favorite bar.  As the two victorious fighters were bragging and showing off wounds to their girlfriends, two other men were sitting at the booth.  The girls immediately pointed out that the booth was being occupied and asked if there would be another fight.  The guys reluctantly went over to the booth, acting as if they were they were the toughest guys on the planet.  The two men sitting at the booth, used the fake fighters names when addressing them.  Feeling like they were world renowned and obviously legendary fighters since these two men knew them, they proudly announced that they were in fact the proud men who pummeled two unsuspecting customers.  This is when they announced "You've been served." and gave them the court documents.

It's tricks like this that are often necessary in serving papers.  Companies such as ABC Legal can make life easy for you, as they know all the ins and outs of serving someone.

This is a sponsored post for ABC Legal, however, all the points and views are my own.

Southern Candy

It's been over a year since I was in New Orleans and I find myself still dreaming of the candy.  They make a praline in the south that is to die for... and I can't get it out of my head.  I need more.

I spent an unthinkable amount of money on candy during my five day stay last year.  In my defense, the candy making shop was literally next door to my hotel.  And I mean, right next door.  In the morning, you could smell the candy cooking.  And trust me when I say, once you've had a warm, freshly made, praline, you will never forget it.  And you will need more.

Then when we would come back to the hotel during the day to drop off packages and get ready to go to dinner.  Naturally, we would need more candy.  And then after dinner, what to have for dessert?  Yes, you guessed it.

It is good I do not live in the south because I would seriously be in need of bankruptcy lawyers in new orleans.  I wonder how many people file for bankruptcy due to an unhealthy amount of candy purchases?

And I need more.

This is a sponsored post for Kirkpatrick and Associates, however, all the points and views are my own.

Aaah... The Spa

My daughters and I have frequently discussed our taking a "Girls Trip" where we go away for a weekend and relax, shop, relax, shop, and relax some more.  We all are in agreement that the word "spa" be the core of our trip.

There are many all inclusive spas which absolutely look divine.  The one we really like includes healthy meals prepared for you.  In addition there are smoothies and healthy snacks.   You can participate in free yoga classes, and Pilates   Like I said, it seems wonderful but then there is a price tag.  A price tag most, if not all of us, can not afford.

There are websites like Devachan Salon and Spa where you can purchase your own spa supplies and make your own specialized, personal spa.  We could have any and all spa treatments we want, and when we want, and at a much more affordable price.

Then this would allow us to shop when we want... which will be much, much more convenient.  There is also the eating element, but with all the money we save on purchasing our own spa supplies, we can dine like queens.

Aaah... The Spa.  I can feel it.

This is a sponsored post for Devachan Salon and Spa, however, all the points and views are my own.

The Things You Can Do... If You Know How

For Halloween this year I made a Peter Pan costume for my two year old grand daughter, and a Tinkerbell costume for my one year old grand daughter.  We had high hopes of their Trick or Treating together, but my greatest idea was to have a picture taken of the two of them.  I had big plans for this picture.

I wanted to be between the two of them and all of us with big cheesy smiles.  It would be great if we could have our hands on our cheeks and just look like we are going to burst.  I would take this picture and create the most amazing Christmas card that read:  "Think of the happiest of things."  But then hurricane Sandy came and Peter Pan was stuck in New York City.

My son in law whose a graphic designer decided that we might be able to make this happen anyway.  With all the technology today with photo shop, etc... I could take a picture of Tinkerbell and he would take a picture of Peter Pan and we could some how blend the two.  Sounds great, but I would seriously need Premiere pro classes to even begin to think about accomplishing this task.  I'm just saying.

Yeah... there are things you can do... if you know how.  Right?

This is a sponsored post for the Training Farm, however, all the points and views are my own.