04.02.08
5. What Does an “Extra Shot” mean in coffee?
Someone actually googled this question and ended up on my other blog (I have some posts about coffee). Since it’s a question I thought I would answer it anyway.
When it comes to coffee, the amount of espresso (very strong coffee made with a special machine – an Italian steam machine that speeds up the process of making coffee- and very finely ground coffee) is measured in shots. These shots are the same measurement used with alcoholic beverages. The number of shots in a drink increases the coffee flavor and the caffeine intake.
So let’s say you are at Coffeebuck. There faux Italian sizing system includes words like Grande and Venti but for the sake of clarity, lets say a small, medium and large. Their small has one shot, their medium has two and their large has three. So if you order a Grande with an extra shot, you get three shots in your drink…the extra shot makes it stronger.
01.17.08
4. What are my best “beauty” secrets??
I’m not sure what happened here. I had a whole post written that seems to have been lost.
1. I love Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming face wash. My sister turned me onto it. It is wonderful. I have very sensitive skin and some definite redness…this stuff really helps.
2. M.A.C. Instant Eye repair. This stuff is great for reducing those circles under the eyes.
3. The best red lipstick (Okay, because of my chemistry, red lipstick usually either turns pink or orange…ugly. So when I found this, well I want to tell everyone) Chanel. Chanel has the best red lipstick.
4. To gloss up that red lipstick, Chanel has a lipgloss that is great. I think it is called “Flame”. This stuff has a slight “gold” tone to it and I wear it by itself or over several different color lipsticks. It is great.
Feel free to post your favorite beauty secret!
01.11.08
3. Are Women always Dramatic??
I read this on someone else’s blog…it was rhetorical question. She has been experiencing some drama.
I thought it was question.
I think women do NOT have to be dramatic. Drama seems to surround those who center their life on emotions.
Typically, I think girls should outgrow the drama by the time they graduate high-school with their drama peak at 9th grade. There are women who are 45 years old but their behavior reflects that of a 15 year old girl. Some women never outgrow the drama.
There are two things that escalate drama. 1. We are wounded and easily hurt by others. And 2. We assume the worst about each other.
If you think about most drama, it usually involves two women who were once friends but now one or both of them are at each other’s throats…only most of the action is going on behind each other’s backs.
Here are some steps to eliminate drama or hopefully at very least lessen the effects…
1. Communication. Communicate with the person who you believe has “hurt” you or who has been hurt by you.
2. Do not talk about the person behind her back…this includes, long sighs and eye rolling.
3. If a conversation about this person comes up, do not participate or simply walk away (be subtle…not self-righteous).
4. Say a prayer for her. She may be having a rough time.
5. If this person is a friend and this is a patter with her, consider distancing yourself from her. If she has issues with you, she will eventually turn on you or suck you into some drama with a mutual friend.
6. Realize and acknowledge there are two sides to every story.
7. Let it go. Some people will not change. And sometimes you have to let these people exit your life. If you want to preserve the friendship then be prepared to let the comments and actions of this person “go”…forgive and forget.
8. Do not be driven by your emotions. Emotions are good for letting you know what hurts but they should not be the driving force in your life. If you feel hurt about something…ask yourself “Why does this hurt?” Most hurts can be tracked back to a deeper issue. This is especially true if you get your feelings hurt easily…it is almost always a deeper issue. An event in your childhood; something that needs healing.
I’d also like to add that these “dramas” seem much more prevalent in single women. This of course makes sense because they are competing for men. Ladies, don’t complete. When it the guy for you, no other woman will turn his head.
01.09.08
1. Would you recommend buying a Volkswagen?
A friend of mine emailed me this question.
While I am not consumer reports and I’m not a car expert, I do own a ‘97 Jetta. The Jetta runs and has over 150,000 miles (it only had 16,000 when I purchased it). The Jetta has had regular oil changes and has had some work done to it. It’s pretty rough looking these days. I’ve actually been considering purchasing a newer vehicle.
The insurance is not all that cheap. I asked the insurance guy about this once… he said that volkswagens are like BMWs and Mercedes and the parts have to shipped in from Germany. I told him (this is true – I told him this and there is a sticker) that my car has a sticker that says “Assembled in Mexico” so it would be okay with me if we just used parts from Mexico if I was in a wreck. Apparently, this does not effect your insurance rate.
So overall, I’d recommend the Volkswagen.
