Hey all! Where in the World is Carmen San Diego and Dolly, right? Anyhoo, it's been soooo long since my last post, but here I am.
Well, this year’s election has been a firecracker in my brain and a rock in my gut; when I’m not reading news articles on the matter, I’m watching Hardball with the hubby every night. Chris Mathews -- yeah, great foreplay, eh? Anyhoo, I hope to post on politics, elections, and all that fun stuff soon, but right now my brain is liquefying and about to pour outta my nose, i.e., I need a break! And maybe you do too?? So, let me tell ya about something else I’ve been up to.
In addition to becoming vegetarian in Feb. (actually I still eat seafood so I don’t know what I am) I’ve also begun an exploratory mission to organic/chemical-free land. From the goop I slather onto my t-zone to what I wash my threads with, etc., I’m trying to seek out a more natural and, hopefully, healthier way of life. I’m only a seedling right now when it comes to earth based/friendly products, so mother earth or a guru I am not. But what I am is a person who’s becoming more and more conscious of the fact that many of the beauty products or home cleansers I can’t live w/out actually have some not-so-nice things in them. What things? Oh, things like parabens or harsh irritants that may cause advanced levels of toxicity in the body.
Listen, I know I may sound like a barefooted, tie-dyed hippie right now. Maybe there haven’t been enough tests to prove my Revlon eye shadow or Rimmel lip glaze will cause me to keel over at any given moment. And yes, there are many earth found elements, which may cause bad allergic reactions too, but for now I think I’m gonna take my chances with non-synthetic essentials. Not everything’s 100%, so no scare tactics here. Just my personal views as I try to eke-out a more natural me.
Listed below are some websites that have held my hand on the road to chemical-freedom. I’ve not only visited these sites many a’ time, but have tried many products that I’d swear by. Check ‘em out and God Bless!
**As this site isn’t centrally pointed to Dolly being organic, I won’t give in depth reviews of stuff bit if you see something of interest ask me, and if I’ve used it I’ll give you my opinion. ;-)
Beauty
http://parabenfreeprincess.blogspot.com/
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoOESvvcAP8
http://www.organicwearmakeup.com/en-us/product/product-catalog.html
Home
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/make-your-own-non-toxic-cleaning-kit.html
http://www.buysoapnuts.com/Natural-Laundry-Detergent.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjCtd1qcU9M
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Sorry all, but due to the overwhelming, and ANNOYING, amount of spam this site has endured, WWM has now become a designated contributor site only. What does that mean? Well, if you'd like to post then you'll either have to rely on step 2, or email us with a valid email address and we can add you on the roll of contributors. Sorry about this lameness, but blame spam!! Evil, evil, spam! ThanX.
And thank you to all those steady and diligent posters!! You're awesome!!!
And thank you to all those steady and diligent posters!! You're awesome!!!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Hey, Good Lookin'
The truth is that I love cooking for my boyfriend. Maybe I shouldn't, being a feminist and all. Maybe I ought to curl my lip and sneer each time he rolls his eyes upwards at me, like a hopeful puppy in search of a treat. I'm not your mother. I'm not the maid. There's the stove. There are the pans. You're a grown man - feed yourself.
I could say that ... but I don't think being a feminist means you're not allowed to look at a grocery store. Being independent means exactly that - you support yourself and that includes nourishment. I'm not the maid, but I don't employ one, either. Don't fret for me - Fifi's dinners would only pale in comparison to mine. The woman just doesn't love it like I do. And I do love it. What I love even more is how much he loves it.
I suppose it’s not so horrible. After all, I loved cooking for my (very female) college roommates, too. Cooking has always been one of my favorite ways to show affection. After graduation, it’s true that I relished the freedom of living alone but I must admit that there was very little excitement in the way of eats in those days. After all, what’s the fun in cooking for your lonesome? None, not even when your tupperware-d homemade dinners lure your co-workers to your desk, sniffing in envy. Ah, but serving up something lovely to a hungry boy who greedily scarfs down every bite? That’s pleasure.
The other day, my boyfriend told me that he is thrilled when I tell him I’m cooking dinner, that my "come hungry!" texts send him into a tizzy of wonderment. I freely admit the confession made me giddy with delight.
You see, my take on it is that my love of cooking for this man isn’t about female submission; it’s about female dominance. I’ve tasted the man’s cooking and clearly, I am the King of the World.
I could say that ... but I don't think being a feminist means you're not allowed to look at a grocery store. Being independent means exactly that - you support yourself and that includes nourishment. I'm not the maid, but I don't employ one, either. Don't fret for me - Fifi's dinners would only pale in comparison to mine. The woman just doesn't love it like I do. And I do love it. What I love even more is how much he loves it.
I suppose it’s not so horrible. After all, I loved cooking for my (very female) college roommates, too. Cooking has always been one of my favorite ways to show affection. After graduation, it’s true that I relished the freedom of living alone but I must admit that there was very little excitement in the way of eats in those days. After all, what’s the fun in cooking for your lonesome? None, not even when your tupperware-d homemade dinners lure your co-workers to your desk, sniffing in envy. Ah, but serving up something lovely to a hungry boy who greedily scarfs down every bite? That’s pleasure.
The other day, my boyfriend told me that he is thrilled when I tell him I’m cooking dinner, that my "come hungry!" texts send him into a tizzy of wonderment. I freely admit the confession made me giddy with delight.
You see, my take on it is that my love of cooking for this man isn’t about female submission; it’s about female dominance. I’ve tasted the man’s cooking and clearly, I am the King of the World.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
sigh
Just when I thought that I didn't have anymore hate in my heart to give...they (evil corp. networks) go & give Denise Richards her own show. Her personality is cancerous, and she is a terrible representation of a strong, independent female figure. Sigh. Apocalypse, I'm awaitin'!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Monthly
If I may ... at the risk of sounding crude ....
It gets more and more like that each month.
Three Reactions to Receiving One's Monthly Visitor
- Thank god.
- Ugh, this again.
- Well, there goes another one.
It gets more and more like that each month.
Monday, May 05, 2008
What a pretentious bitch!
I'm still laughing. Allow me to explain the title of the blog entry: One of my friends told me this over the weekend after I told him about one of the questions I have been considering as my date-screening question. E.g., the question that helps me determine where to categorize potential dates and romantic interests. It would not necessarily be the ice-breaker question, but something to be asked in the second or third conversation or something.
This is the most honest feedback I got about it so far. And after a discussion and more careful thinking, I concur. "What is your favorite NPR program?" IS pretty pretentious and could make a potentially awesome guy get up and walk away in disgust, whether he listens to NPR or not. In my defense, I knew this when I developed the question... it is more a question to gauge how he responds. Knowing what NPR is and which program he likes is not as important as how this question is answered. I've asked it 3 times so far, all via online chat, actually. All 3 responded with "hahaha" or "lol." I bet the thought that immediately followed the question was, "What kind of girl asks that kind of date-screening question?" Or more specifically, "What a pretentious bitch!" :)
In conclusion, I am in the middle of crafting a new date-screening question. I'm going to test out, "What is your favorite beer [sub: ice cream]?" Am I lowering my standards too much?
This is the most honest feedback I got about it so far. And after a discussion and more careful thinking, I concur. "What is your favorite NPR program?" IS pretty pretentious and could make a potentially awesome guy get up and walk away in disgust, whether he listens to NPR or not. In my defense, I knew this when I developed the question... it is more a question to gauge how he responds. Knowing what NPR is and which program he likes is not as important as how this question is answered. I've asked it 3 times so far, all via online chat, actually. All 3 responded with "hahaha" or "lol." I bet the thought that immediately followed the question was, "What kind of girl asks that kind of date-screening question?" Or more specifically, "What a pretentious bitch!" :)
In conclusion, I am in the middle of crafting a new date-screening question. I'm going to test out, "What is your favorite beer [sub: ice cream]?" Am I lowering my standards too much?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Porn on your partner's computer
Link located in title. I tend to agree with most of the blogger's points and feelings about the place of porn in a relationship. Divine Caroline is a great site!
Denim Day in LA 2008
http://www.denimdayinla.org/
Peace Over Violence is proud to present the 10th Annual Denim Day in LA 2008, a campaign to raise awareness and educate the public about rape and sexual assault. It takes place on Wednesday April 23, 2008.
In 1998, an Italian Supreme Court decision overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore jeans. People all over the world were outraged. Wearing jeans became an international symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault.
Last year, on Denim Day an unprecedented 300,000 people signed up to wear jeans in support of raising awareness about the need to end sexual violence. This year we aim to at least double that amount.
This day in the schools, offices and streets of Los Angeles County we unite against rape of girls, women, boys and men. We stand in support of survivors. We break the silence to end sexual violence.
On Denim Day in LA wear your jeans as a visible sign of protest against the myths that still surround sexual assault!
http://www.peaceoverviolence.org/
Peace Over Violence is proud to present the 10th Annual Denim Day in LA 2008, a campaign to raise awareness and educate the public about rape and sexual assault. It takes place on Wednesday April 23, 2008.
In 1998, an Italian Supreme Court decision overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore jeans. People all over the world were outraged. Wearing jeans became an international symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault.
Last year, on Denim Day an unprecedented 300,000 people signed up to wear jeans in support of raising awareness about the need to end sexual violence. This year we aim to at least double that amount.
This day in the schools, offices and streets of Los Angeles County we unite against rape of girls, women, boys and men. We stand in support of survivors. We break the silence to end sexual violence.
On Denim Day in LA wear your jeans as a visible sign of protest against the myths that still surround sexual assault!
http://www.peaceoverviolence.org/
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Betty, Betty, Betty
My turn to post something belated yet fantastic! I realize this clip is several weeks old but I can't help it - I live in Japan and don't find out about this stuff until it's too late. Still, relevance is relevance.
I present to you Betty White on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson - vital, looking fantastic, sharp as a tack, smashing expectations, and - at 86 - still relevant. May we all achieve the same.
I present to you Betty White on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson - vital, looking fantastic, sharp as a tack, smashing expectations, and - at 86 - still relevant. May we all achieve the same.
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