Trampled

You know you've got a dead-beat Dad when all your happy childhood "father" memories involve your uncle.

If only Dads everywhere knew that every move they make treads footprints on their little girls' hearts...

Somebody Save the Sinking Ship!

I'm wishing some magical something will whisk me away to happiness! And I'm not the only person thinking this. In some way or another, us post-modern Twenty-Somethings just can't seem to stop whingeing about the sorry state of our lives. But why?

I read Blog after Blog after Blog of young people crying out for happiness, guidance, help, understanding. What are we lacking? You read posts of people in their thirties and fourties and they seem more grounded, more content and not full of angst and suffering. Are they genuinely at ease with life or have they just been taught to supress it?

Is it because they grew up in a different world than us? Although we communicate more electronically, we are CONNECTING less and less. It's a lonely world. Also, we are living in an era of self-discovery and soul-searching - something that my parents' generation were certainly not encouraged to do. You just grew up, got a job, got married, had kids, and paid your taxes. Simple, yet equally as unhappy I think.

Whatever the answer, one thing is for sure: there a millions of young, intelligent, beautiful people out there crying themselves to sleep at night.

And it sucks. Big time.

A Little More About A Little Faerie

L-A-S-T :

01. Last Cigarette: don't smoke
02. Last Movie: Castaway (It's old but I hadn't seen it before!)
03. Last Cry: Wednesday
04. Last Library Book Checked Out: Needlecraft...It got lost under my bed and I only returned in like 3 months later. I am now blacklisted at the Library. Giggle!
05. Last Movie Seen In Theatres: Eek! I don't remember! How sad.
06. Last Book Read: Kathy Reichs - Deja Dead = Deja Crap.
07. Last Cuss Word Uttered: See previous question. lol
08. Last Beverage Drank: Coffee
09. Last Food Consumed?: Milk Bottles
11. Last TV Show Watched: America's Got Talent
12. Last Time Showered: Yesterday afternoon. I'm going after this, people!
13. Last Shoes Worn: White strappy gladiator heels that keep getting me in trouble. I.e. getting asked out at a funeral. Apparently it was my shoes' fault!
15. Last Soda Drank: Probably a coke but I don't remember. More of a juice gal.
16. Last Thing Written: "spaghetti" on the shopping list on the fridge.
17. Last Words Spoken: I love ya, Pockles (my daschund)
18. Last Annoyance: Old ladies who can't add. Even with a calculator.

B - O - D - Y:
01. Piercings: ears, bellybutton
02. Tattoos: none
03. Height: 5'4"
04. Shoe size: 3
05. Hair color: Red/auburn (natural!)
06. Eye color: blue/green - the debate continues

L A S T . . .
01. Movie you rented: I don't really rent. My bf has a ridiculously large collection.
03. Song you listened to: Carmen - opera.
04. Song that was stuck in your head: Still haven't found what I'm looking for - U2?
05. Person that called you: My hunnybunny :)

T R U E O R F A L S E . . .
01. You have a crush on someone: only my hunnybunny
02. You wish you could live somewhere else: hell yes! Fish Hoek - for the newly-weds and the nearly-deads. Neither of which I am. I don't think. Wait. No I'm pretty sure.
03. Think about suicide: Only in a puzzling "How can a person do this/contemplate this?" sort of way.
04. You believe in a God: YES!
05. You want more Piercings: no
06. You drink/have been drunk: have been, yes.
07. You do/did drugs: no, unless getting your drink spiked counts? Which, btw was NOT fun!
08. You smoke/have smoked: never (nerd alert)
09. You like cleaning: have you seen my bedroom??
10. You like roller coasters: meh
11. You write in cursive: no. I'm one of those lame people who keep practising in order to make the switch, but my progress is dismal

F O R *O R * A G A I N S T...
01. Long distance relationship: for - IF you have a strong enough relationship that is built to last
02. Teenage smoking: against
03. Doing drugs: against
04. Driving drunk: against
06. Someone uses someone for their goodies: against

H A V E*Y O U
01. Ever cried over the opposite sex: yes
02. Ever lied to someone: yes
03. Ever been in a fist fight: no
04. Ever been arrested: no. Got probation from the fashion police in '98 after being spotted in zebra print stockings, a bronze pleated skirt and a t shirt that said "I heart zebra". I know - the shame.

NUMBER..
01. Of times you have been REALLY in love? oh YES! There is nothing better in the whole world!
02. Of times you have had your heart broken? none...wow!
03. Of hearts you have broken? I don't know?
04. Of different drugs taken? None
05. Of people you consider your enemies? true enemies, none. People I'd like to see get a taste of their own medicine - quite a few!
06. Of scars on your body? 2. Right leg after some genius at a New Year's Street party decided to throw a champaigne bottle on the ground and a nice big piece said hello to my shin; and my groin (think pure thoughts people!) from when i was a kid and I sat on a bench with a nail sticking out. PURE THOUGHTS!
07. Of things in your past that you regret: Too scary to think about..
08. Number of things your addicted to? 5 - Biscuits, online socialising, kissing, TV, shopping

YOUR FACEBOOK..
1) Do you have over 100 friends?: like over 500
2) Do you have pictures of yourself?: yes
3) Do you get 1-3 comments every day?: round about
4) What does it mean?: huh?

WOULD YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS:
2) Sleep in the same bed?: yes - and giggle all night
3) Rob a bank?: no
4) Team up together and kill someone?: NO!

IN YOUR ROOM:
1) Do you have a wood floor or carpet?: carpet
2) Are your walls painted bright colors?: serene baby blue..
3) Do you have artwork hanging up on the walls?: yes
4) Do you have clothes on the floor?: well - my wardrobe is empty...
6) Do you have a hidden stash of candy somewhere?: hehe - not telling! (Runs to get some secret sweeties)
7) Do you have your own TV?: no, but I'm accepting donations
8) Do you have over 100 CDs?: yes - mainly classical (nerd alert)
9) Do you have a bunch of pictures of bands and celebrities?: maybe like 10 years ago, but not anymore (back then it was Spice Girls, Boyzone, Backstreet Boys, Kylie, Robbie Williams)

DO YOU:
1) Sing a solo?: Yes but I get shy! Having an opera singing boyfriend can make a girl self conscious!
2) Take an hour-long shower?: yes
3) Smoke pot just to be cool?: no
4) Spend all night on homework?: yes - I was the Queen of Procrastination at school!

DO YOU LIKE:
1) More than one person?: Like as in love: no. Like as in Like: yes
2) Daisies?: sure - how else must I figure out whether he loves me or not? Giggle
3) To paint your fingernails? Yes, but then I usually take it off before the day is over. It looks too much.
4) Music?: YES!
5) Black raspberry ice cream?: I don't see why not?
6) The beach?: Yes but only when it's hot and there is NO wind. I HATE wind/
7) Cats?: nah

NOW
Is your hair up?: no
Is your phone right beside you?: yes
Do you wish you were somewhere else?: yes
Are you cold?: no *sweat sweat*
Are you excited?: no
Are you watching T.V.?: no
Recently done anything you regret?: no
Ever lied?: yes
Ever trip over your own feet?: too many times to mention!
Ever thrown up because you cried so hard?: no. Sheesh that sounds awful!

THIS WEEK
Have any plans?: AGM on Tuesday night, nervewracking audition on Wednesday night.
Have you yelled at someone?: yes
Have you cried?: yes (followed shortly after the yelling)
Have you called more than 3 people?: yes

RANDOM
1. First thing you did this morning?: Say hi to my daschund
2. Do you consider yourself good looking?: yes...I guess...that's hard
3. Do you have a crush? More than that I hope!
4. What's something you look foward to in the next six weeks: Hopefully getting a new job!
5. What's annoying you right now?: The crick in my neck and the thought of tidying my explosion (ie room)

Salt Has Never Tasted This Good

A couple of years ago I was introduced to the wonderful world of Tissue Salts. So what? You might ask. Well, these little sugary pills of natural goodness work better than any natural supliment or home remedy than anything else I have ever come across, and most times they even outdo the pharmaceutical equivalent.

Now, this part is usually where I lose credibility with the skeptics, but I guarantee you this WORKS! There are 12 Tissue Salts, and each one matches up to a sign of the Zodiac. I know - yeah right! I was a true skeptic, but I tried it (mainly in order to prove how bogus it is) and they truly work! Trust me on this. Everyone who has has never looked back.

So here is a breakdown of what each tissue salt is and which star sign matches up with it. If you find you are lacking in any of the characteristics each salt promotes, you may want to give that one a go. My plea to each of you is to at least try your constitutional tissue salt. And let me know what your experiences are!

1. Cac. Fluor.
Elasticity, flexibility, toning, strength and resilience of muscular and connective tissue, bones, tooth enamel and walls of the blood vessels.
Star Sign: Cancer


2. Calc. Phos.
A cell builder, this is an excellent tonic, and growth developer and supporter. It maintains body functions and aids recuperation. It is needed for blood, connective tissue, teeth and bones.
Star Sign: Capricorn. Capricorns need to build a positive attitude, and this salt is the building material of the body and superb stabiliser of the nervous system. Capricorns will feel safer, supported and more nurtured, and will be given a feel-good-all-over quality which is vital for Capricorns.

3. Calc. Sulph.
Nature's cleanser and blood purifier, it dissolves discharge, drains tissues, heals and clears suppuration. An eliminator, it works particularly on the liver, blood and bile.
Star Sign: Scorpio. Sorpios are more prone to toxaemia than other star signs. This salt will rid the body of heavy, worried, toxic emotions that could cause blockages and slow healing within the body. It will clear all discharge, eliminate waste cleanse and purify.

4. Ferrum Phos.
The breath of life - the oxygen transporter, anti-inflammatory, anti-haemorrhage, cooler of inflamed, overheated conditions. It helps the formation of red blood corpuscles and strengthens blood vessels. A first-aid remedy.
Star Sign: Pisces. The Pisces nature is often vulnerable, emotional and full of scattered energies, leaving them feeling exhausted physically and emotionally. It will also help with indifference, listlessness and quick irritability.

5. Kali. Mur.
A superb tissue salt for children, especially for childhood diseases, liver function, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, resolving the second stage of inflammation, glandular tonic, blood and lymphatic conditioner, a digestive. It is for the blood and nervous tissue.
Star Sign: Gemini. They have a vitality which is more on a mental than a physical level and can burn out easily. They are quick, alert, impatient, rapidly changing in thought, mood and perception, which tends to create over-stimulation. This salt will help the Gemini to structure, to plan and to wind down.


6. Kali. Phos.
A nerve nutrient and natural tranquilizer, it lifts the spirit and restores a feeling of well-being, gives emotional balance, pain reliever, important for heart tissue, brain tissue and intracellular fluid.
Star Sign: Aries. Mental burnout, physical exhaustion, relentless activity and nervous anxiety, depression, hypersensitive behavioural problems.

7. Kali Sulph.
A cell oxygenator - with Ferrum Phos. it transports oxygen, supports liver function, works particularly well for skin conditions like ecxemas, and the mucous membranes, which it normalises, clears and conditions, getting rid of mucous.
Star Sign: Virgo. Irritable, overly impatient, over-meticulous, sensitive digestive system and bowel problems, lack of health and vitality, prolonged illness due to anxiety and irritability.

8. Mag. Phos.
The antispasmodic, natural pain reliever for cramps, a superb nerve and muscle relaxants and nutrient, it also treats spasms, tension, bladder stones, and stress related pains and tensions.
Star Sign: Leo. Strong personalities who meet the world head-on, leading to excess, tension, stress. This salt will help them to cope, relax and feel less pressurised.

9. Nat Mur.
For heavy emotions, anger, depression, irritability, this is also a water distributor salt for skin conditions, for runny nose, hay fever and all mucous membrane conditions.
Star Sign: Aquarius. Imptience, aggression.

10. Nat. Phos
Nature's antacid and natural acid-alkaline balancer, it treats digestive compaints, arthritic pains and stiffness. Generally this is a mood lifter, system neutraliser and stress reliever.
Star Sign: Libra. Anxious, worried, engulfed by indecision. These emotions build up acidity and acidity causes problems listed above.

11. Nat. Sulph.
Nature's diuretic and toxin cleanser, it is a liver decongestant, and a regulator of body fluid in the whole metabolism.
Star Sign: Taurus. Sluggish metabolism, easy to gain weight, easily depressed and eat too much as compensation. This salt clears the metabolism and removes waste and congested thoughts.

12. Silica
It eliminates toxins from the tissues, clears suppuration, and expels forreign matter from the body (DO NOT take this if you have a pace maker, hip replacememt, implants etc - it WILL try to push it out of your body!). It also strengthens connective tissue, supports and sustains after excess stress and overwork, improves memory function and mineral assimilation - the perfect tissue salt for the not so young.
Star Sign: Sagittarius. Become depleted and exhausted by mood swings, restless seeking and fiery confrontations.