Some good advice

I received some excellent advice about 15 years ago from a guy who had been thru the AA program. I was highly emotional and hormonal way too much of the time and didn't take very good care of myself. Here's what he passed along to me:

If you're

• hungry
• angry
• lonely
• or tired

don't make any big decisions.

HALT for short so it's easy to remember.

Sounds so simple but do you realize how many bad situations can be avoided? Our bodies can only take so much at a time and the above conditions really can cloud our brains. My Mom told me when I was younger 'if you're feeling wiped out try eating something and if that doesn't do it, sleep!' We don't always know when to stop and regroup so it's a good idea to listen to the messages our bodies send out.

Here's to making the right choices with a clear head :o)

Want clearer skin?!

A while back I realized I was drinking WAY too much fruit juice. I think a little every day is fine, but I'm talking about four 8oz glasses a day! Even when it's pure fruit juice that's lots of sugar and extra calories without a lot of staying power.

I used to drink Evian exclusive of pop or any other sugary drinks on a daily basis for years (I know, I know - my gas station attendant that sells it to me once in a while has already informed me Evian backwards spells Naive LOL) I just love the taste of it enough to drink it at room temperature and have tried every other brand to no avail. BUT, the cost bugs me, and the fact that scientists claim plastic can leech into liquid it's containing.

So I've started drinking refridgerated filtered (Brita, I think) water with some lemon squeezed in it the past couple weeks. I find it so refreshing I actually drink more, PLUS no joke, my skin is much clearer and smoother!! I keep a really large glass tumbler on my desk and drink it even more often since I can see it.

If you're not already sold go check this page for some great lemon tips! Oh, and this site has AMAZINGLY gorgeous old world style lemon paintings!!