Well...I survived Ramadan. LOL. Actually, it wasn't that bad. I only had 2 instances in which I lost my head. One of those occurred when I was trying to make common sense out of why I couldn't get an espresso, but I could go a few feet away and pick up a coke (BTW: I don't drink sodas, I'm using this as an example)? So...I got a little grumpy in my look at the poor clerk. Oh well... It's like sometimes things are going so well...it's almost like I lost my head and forgot where I was at. Hehehehehehe
But, mostly I'm doing good. Today my house helper is here...so that typically gets me in the mood to do domestic stuff. I'm not to the point where I trust him to leave him in the house alone for any extended period of time. Therefore, I use that time to catch up on stuff; like writing in my blog. I will leave him today for about an hour to meet up with a friend at her house in a little bit. Hoping to give her some helpful information that will put her on the road to healthier eating and better health. I have some excellent books and recipes I'm gonna share. I know what it's like to have annoying and sometimes painful ailments. And, medicine in these cases, almost always makes it worst, since it is only treating the symptoms and not getting to the why of it. I mean really; you can turn up the music in your car to stop you from hearing the knock in your engine, but the knock is still there, and in some cases it has made matters worse by not getting to the root of the problem. I discovered his after doctors put me on medication in which I gained 40 effing pounds; 40 pounds!!!! And, it was causing aches in my muscles. What kinda sh*t is that?!! But, as soon as I got off the medications, starting eating a strict diet of organic, and vegan; started eliminating stress (and NOT via prozac, zoloft, or any of that crap)...my symptoms slowing went away. And, now I'm back to normal, my weight is good and I'm free from what was ailing me. Whew...anyway...i've digressed. LOL.
Anyway....
I'm working on a new travel article for my Black Chick On Tour blog. It's on Amsterdam. Have I ever mentioned that "eyessssss luuuuuves me sum Amsterdam"? LOL. Then my day is complete, Roland will be home, and we'll commence with our evening together.
So...all n all. I'm doin' good and feelin' fine. =)
8 comments:
Hey BCIS,
Just stopping by as I have spent the better part of 2 hrs reading through your entries and found them to be thought provoking, candid and very funny.
I can sympathise with some of your Middle East experiences and commend you for staying true to who you are and what your blog represents - irrespective of the challenges that have presented throughout your journey.
Kudos from an Aussie woman Oman :-)
Thanks Delirious in the Desert!!
And, thanks for stopping by, reading my blog, and for your kind words. :-)
I hate taking medication myself, and I avoid it as much as possible. Even Tylenol...mostly because I often get bizarre side effects that most people don't get. My personal "favourite" is Robaxacet - they tell you that it'll make you drowsy, which is accurate for most people. For me? Try non-stop, ridiculously deep sleep for 20 hours straight. No jokes. Off of one pill O_o
I have Tylenol but that's only if I really really REALLY can't shake it...otherwise I have these organic detox shots that seem to do the trick paired up with Deep Cold (which is supposed to be for your back...but I use it on my head, lol)
Yea...I hear you on the medications. I won't take any thing for a headache...I try to find out what's causing it. But, also, you don't want tostress the body with being in pain for too long.
On a different note...I have recently discovered Valium. I went to the dentist because of a toothache on one side of my jaw, well, after x-rays, and gentle manipulation, he thought that I might be grinding my teeth while asleep. He stated that he was going to give me a muscle relaxant and to take it before I go to bed for a week, and see if the jaw was better. Well...I went home and looked up what this stuff was, and it was Valium. I got the prescription filled at that point just for GP. Hell, If I didn't want it, I know some people who would. But, then I took one. It worked, my tooth pain went away. But, I stopped taking them after 2 days. But around this same time, I was going to be doing some international travel, so I took one on my last long leg, and you know what? It was the best thing ever. So...I don't know the "real" medical purpose but I would take some again if I could for anytime in which I had long distance travel. LOL.
I really like your youtube videos and blog. I've been thinking about leaving the U.S. entirely and living in the Middle East or Asia. I reverted to Islam so I guess my reasons for relocating are different than yours. However, I am very thankful for your work because I was born in the U.S. and I'm 100% American and I can related to some of your concerns. I look forward to reading more about your new life.
I also noticed that you're working on improving your health. Check out http://www.nutritioncentertamarac.com.
I am glad to read you are feeling more positive.
I am getting more and more health-nutty.
Tylenol has caused 147 deaths in one year alone, so I think it is wise not to take these things too easily.
I was amazed that after the death of my parents a psygiatrist just easily prescribed seroxsat, without any discussion about side-effects, addiction issues, or anything. I left on the spot and brought a horse instead.
This ia an interesting site I really learned a lot from:
http://www.doctoryourself.com/index.html
Hi Aafke!! It's been a while since I've seen your name. Thanks for stopping through. Yea...I feel you on the meds. These doctors only know how to prescribe pharmaceuticals, and yet pharmacology is like only 6 months of study in medical school. I think you had the right approach.
yeah, you were quiet, and I was busy too!
And I read less blogger blogs when I'm busy.
I had a very hard time getting over it, and it took many years, but I am very happy I made the decision to my equine super-prozac instead!
And I do like reading your blog and your experiences, I think you are a very strong intelligent woman, and it's really cool to read how you are coping.
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