Show us the book you're reading right now.
Submitted by Strive2Be.
Borrowed the whole series months ago and I still have to finish it. hehehe I'm on the second book though, I will return them soon. Promise! ^__^
What's the closest thing you have to a time machine?
Submitted by Verisimilitude.The closest thing I have of a time machine to get back to any point of my life would be my journal. I've written every significant memory I have in those pages. I used to keep little notebooks before but they're just too tempting to other people (esp. my mom!) that's why when I got my own computer, I've decided to keep an e-journal instead. Going through my journals is like going down memory lane, and it's like going back in time sort of.
This is an article reposted from Beauty Eats by Real Age. Something for people constantly under stress (like me!). I particularly love the last one (my fave).
7 Foods That Fight Anxiety
Bills arriving in heaps? Gas prices sky-rocketing? Summer love turned sour? Regardless of the cause, there's a counter-intuitiveness to the goodies we turn to for comfort. Take the classic-curling up with a pint of ice cream. It's a total backfire. Why? Sweets are insidious: After the initial rush, the body's insulin response kicks in, causing a sudden blood sugar drop that triggers the release of stress hormones. Soon you're feeling more jangled than you were before you inhaled that whole container of Chunky Monkey. And alcohol, of course, is a wolfish stimulant in calm sheep's clothing.
But true comfort foods do exist.
1. Berries, any berries
Eat
them one by one instead of M&Ms when the pressure's on. For those
tough times when tension tightens your jaw, try rolling a frozen berry
around in your mouth. And then another, and another. Since the carbs in
berries turn to sugar very slowly, you won't have a blood sugar crash.
The bonus: They're a good source of vitamin C, which helps fight a jump
in the stress hormone cortisol.
2. Guacamole
If
you're craving something creamy, look no further. Avocados are loaded
with B vitamins, which stress quickly depletes and which your body
needs to maintain nerves and brain cells. Plus their creaminess comes
from healthy fat. Scoop up the stuff with whole-grain baked
chips-crunching keeps you from gritting your teeth.
3. Mixed nuts
Just
an ounce will help replace those stress-depleted Bs (walnuts), give you
a whopping amount of zinc (Brazil nuts)-it's also drained by high
anxiety-and boost your E (almonds), which helps fight cellular damage
linked to chronic stress. Buy nuts in the shell and think of it as
multi-tasking: With every squeeze of the nutcracker, you're releasing a
little bit of tension.
4. Oranges
People who
take a 1,000 mg of C before giving a speech have lower levels of
cortisol and lower blood pressure than those who don't. So lean back,
take a deep breath, and concentrate on peeling a large orange. The
5-minute mindfulness break will ease your mind and you'll get a bunch
of C as well.
5. Asparagus
Each tender stalk
is a source of folic acid, a natural mood-lightener. Dip the spears in
fat-free yogurt or sour cream for a hit of calcium with each bite.
6. Chai tea
A
warm drink is a super soother, and curling up with a cup of aromatic
decaf chai tea (Tazo makes ready-to-brew bags) can make the whole evil
day go away.
Okay, there's nothing in it that relieves stress, but when only chocolate will do, reach for the dark, sultry kind that's at least 70% cocoa. You figure if the antioxidant flavonoids in it are potent enough to fight cancer and heart disease, they've got to be able to temper tension's effects
If you could take a class right now and learn anything in the world, what class would you take?
Hmmm, I would really love to learn how to design cars. ^_^ From the exterior overall look, to the chassis, down to the ittybitty components and the engine. I wouldn't even mind getting dirty.
How do you travel to and from work - personal vehicle, bus, subway/train, pedal power? What does it cost you per week in gas or fares?
Submitted by Jan.I use my own car to get me around. Although my car is generally fuel efficient, the recent spike in gas prices still affects me. Everything else is also going up. One full tank right now costs me around Php2500 and it usually lasts me around 2 weeks.
Check out my profile...http://technorati.com/people/technorati/lotuspixel . Hopefully this works the second time around. First time I did it, the link died out on me.
July is national ice cream month! What's your favorite flavor?
Submitted by LittleWiseOne.My favorite flavor doesn't have candy sprinkles on it, or marshmallows or extra glaze and whatnot, it's just a variation of a chocolate Ice cream made by a local restaurant here. I suddenly have a craving for toblerone flavored gelatto from Amici! They make their very own gelatto. The resto was very near my office when I worked at Makati before but now it's very far...huhuhu.
Really Clever! These are some pieces of furniture that can be used in several ways. I found most of them from Urbanist's article and I've added a few of my own.
1 sofa+lounger+chair by Roel Verhagen-Kaptein
2 wall art+chair by Studio Dror
3 Mealbox by Igland Design
Many thanks to Weburbanist and to Yanko.
For my first post to this group, what I love and loathe about my job as an interior designer….
LOVE
the creative process
the challenges (troubleshooting makes the mind sharp)
seeing the design fully constructed
learning new materials, trends, innovations
drawing and generating 3d perspectives (ahem)
shopping for accessories and décor items
LOATHE
the stress
the late nights completing presentation requirements (ok maybe sometimes I love it a little)
the inevitable on-site mistakes (tsk tsk tsk)
the relentless panicking of they-who-must-not-be-named (really not helping)
getting dirty on-site (note to self: slippers are a no-no and bring lots of water!)
For the 7th day of the 7th month, show us 7 of something - OR - something lucky.
TELLING TIME
Most of these are concept clocks, found them at the Yanko Design website. Way cool.
1 The Digital Time concept by Freddie Yauner - tells time up to the millionth of a second.
2 “D/A Clock” by Alvin Aronson - this clock works with LED inspired bas reliefs.
3 Inverted Clock by Jason Linde - as a twist, the minute hand remains stationary
4 Keychain Pocket Watch by Francisco Cubides - shines even in total darkness
5 Verbarius by Art Lebedev Studio - instead of the usual clockface, this design offers to show what time it is in words
6 Blowfly Flying Alarm Clock by Ena Macana - for those of us unconsciously pressing the snooze button all the time...this clock literally flies about you in an attempt to annoy you to consciousness much like when you get irritated by a buzzing mosquito near your ear
7 Pixel Perfect Hour Glass by Pavel Balykin - for a retro feel
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