** "CUPPA" (a pleasant time to choose) !

Visited the shops this early afternoon. It's great fun looking and of course in experiencing a positive environment it plays a huge part in the day.

Sipped a warming "cuppa" at a local tea-shop (there are a few of those shops here).

A good ambience is cordially encouraging!

HAD to Write something...

Have had a painful lower back today.
May try some canvas painting TOMORROW!

* A TREAT !

The weather has been windy the last couple of days. Find that if I remain in the wind for too long it gets wearying, so, have avoided it as much as possible today.

Went to the HAWC (Health And Wellness Centre). I attend two (2) to three (3) times a week. It's where I exercise the weight-bearing muscles in my body in a rehabilitation-Gym (*with a difference) and find it immensely profitable in maintaining my core strength. * EXERCISING provides good pro-active ENDORPHINS!

Had a Wholemeal Salad Sandwich for Lunch with a "Cuppa" (of weak Earl Grey Tea, no milk) which I enjoy! *Sipping on BOILED Water ("Crystal Tea") is especially refreshing too (also knowing that clean Boiled Water by itself contains an immediate added (injection) of Oxygen energy - kept on its own and being freshly boiled). It is healing in itself! *Had CONSISTENTLY drank clean Boiled Water ("Crystal Tea") for some time and noticed that the "age spots" on the back of my hands had disappeared.

*Stirfried small (or can be cut into quarters) Brussel Sprouts in a little Sunflower oil with a pinch of Chilli. B. Sprouts were then heated through. Served them immediately with Anchovies (according to taste) added to the top. An absolute good taste treat!

* "Take CARE"..of your body (essential) !! *

It has been a better day for me TODAY. Am watching which foods I nourish my body with. Enjoy salad in a fibre (usually Wholemeal) Roll to eat for lunch. Homemade winter soups (Butternut pumpkin is my favourite - steamed then mixed with Massel vegetable stock. Delicious!). Three (3) Egg Omelette (no need to have more than 4 eggs a week) with added favourite raw plant ingredients (baby spinach leaves and sliced gourmet tomatoes) with a pinch of sea salt for added flavour. Eggs don't take long to cook and are excellent for the Choline required for our brain function. Any lastly added raw plant ingredients are unstewed. The flavour in cooking this way is phenomenal and so is the underestimated value of that food needed for our bodies. It's so simple!

A whole (synergistic - Vitamins that work together as one) Multi-vitamin and drinking two (2) to three (3) litres of clean water to keep hydrated (no more) a day. I find Vitamin D and Vitamin C (with BioFlavonoids - natural Citrus) also helps. Vitamin E is also a superior anti-oxidant. N.B. *Sugar CAN leach Vitamins from the body! (STEVIA is a better alternative. It is all natural and tastes as good as sugar does. Can be obtained from Supermarkets in the 'sugar aisle' or at Health Food Shops.)

*There are many recipes' that one can adapt to suit their needs and others' needs (even for a special occasion)!!

Avocado provides lean protein which is necessary for helping to build our bones.
I feel and am healthier when I eat the right way (the way our bodies were originally mean't to be). We need our Vitamins (to survive)!!
BON APETIT.

MS Exacerbation (aggravation)..

Have been struggling with my energy levels regardless of doing the right for myself.
Life is certainly a challenge (test) and have been in bed for the past three (3) days due to lethargy associated with MS.
All I can do is take each moment as it comes. It's not each day as it comes, although I remain grateful for each day given!
Had my bladder-Catheter removed after five (5) months of it being very attached to me. As the story unfolded, I should've had that Catheter removed after I soon returned home from the Rehabilitation Clinic last December. It didn't happen because I wasn't told that at the time.
After many infections (caused via having the Catheter) and several visits to the Hospital Emergency Department, my Urologist suggested if I'd like to try an overnight test at the Hospital where they'd check the volumes of water passed to review whether I needed to continue with the Catheter.
I was praying and hoping that I would not require this "thing" anymore. My prayer was answered. I'm so thrilled! It's given me more independence and I must admit, I appreciate any independence I can achieve.

*** "Bull's-eye" !!! *** (Comical)

'An AUSSIE bloke is touring the World and he's in Spain, in a little Coffee Bar, drinking Coffee - funnily enough! On the wall alongside him is a huge Bull's head on a wooden plaque. Up close, its size is enormous. Black silky hair, massive horns, awesome!! The Aussie turns to the attending Coffee-barista (or should it be Baristo . . ??) . . and says, "What's the story behind the Bull's head? Excuse me Mate . . you . . Yeah, it's you I'm talking to. What's the story behind the Bull's head. Interesting yarn, is it? Around the Bull's head? El Bull's Head? El Head-o de Bullula . . "? The Barista had gone very pale. His hand clutching the Coffee-cup has the shakes and the knuckles are blueish-white. "Please, Senor", he says, "do not espeak to me of thees Bull, for thees Bull has keeled my brothir". The Australian feller, very sensitive to changes in mood - as most Australians are, says, "Aw, sorry about that. Well, I've only just heard. Your brother was a Bullfighter, was 'e, your brother? Bullfighter was 'e? Bullfighter, your brother, was 'e"? "No", says the Barista. "He was sitting there one night and head fell on him". '

* DEMOCRATS versus REPUBLICANS ??? (Comical) !

'Hillary Clinton was out jogging one morning. As she passed a small boy she saw that he had a boxful of Puppies. She stopped and asked the young man what kind of Puppies he had. He looked up proudly and said, "They are all Democrats". Hillary was pleased as she jogged away. She returned home and told her husband the story. About a week later, her husband; Bill, was jogging by a young man with a box of small Puppies. He stopped and asked the young boy what kind of Puppies they were. The lad looked up confidently and said, "They are all Republicans". Somewhat puzzled, Bill asked him if he was the same young fellow that had told Hillary about his Democrat pups. The boy said that, yes, he was the same boy. Bill then asked him if he had a new box of Puppies. "No", said the boy, "they are the same Puppies". Bill again questioned the young lad. "How can they be Democrats last week and Republicans this week"? The small boy said cheerfully, "Last week, when they had their eyes closed, they were Democrats. Now that their eyes are open they are Republicans" '.

* "DOCTOR Knows Best" ?? (Comical)

A doctor was doing his Hospital rounds with the accompanying Nurse. When he came to one bed he suddenly pronounced, "Nurse, this patient has died". The elderly Gentleman quickly sat up in bed and loudly stated, "I'm alright. I'm not dead"! The Nurse responded, "Will you be quiet. The Doctor knows best".

* "WHO Is God ??"...

God is our Creator ... read (*search) THIS blog ARCHIVE to find out .. more? (it's your choice) ... * see associated post dated 27/11/2010 - Eternity. Creation is the canvas on which God has painted His character!