The Anxiety Diet ⇒

November 4th, 2009 by

One of the common side effects of many anti-anxiety medication is that it causes weight gain. It's a good thing the anxiety I had caused me to lose 10 lbs in the first place otherwise I would be depressed about gaining 10 lbs which would cause me to feel anxious.

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Penis, Penis, Penis! ⇒

October 31st, 2009 by

Watch Out, It's MOVEMBER! Again I am participating in Movember, an event that raises money for prostate cancer research.

So if you have a penis, or you like someone who has one, then please take a look here to learn more.

The basics are that prostate cancer affects roughly the same amount of men as breast cancer does for women! In fact, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with it. However, if found early, 95% of the cases are cured, so annual prostate checkups for those over 40 are highly...

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My Colours Are Showing ⇒

October 26th, 2009 by

It's fall. Here, on the west coast, that means rain but I don't mind so much because I have always loved fall. Talk to me again in January or February and I'll be complaining like everyone else about my wet feet but for now, I am enjoying the weather.

The leaves are turning colour and making a mess on the ground. My tree is already bare and I've raked the leaves and enjoyed jumping in the pile with my girls.

The air is crispy. Even though it may be warm in the sun, there is still that...

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Thankful ⇒

October 12th, 2009 by

Happy Thanksgiving one and all!

This year, as always, I am thankful for my family. Erin, my loving husband and best friend. Steadfast, loyal, caring and fun. Elise, my four year old butterfly who emerged from her cocoon this year and has become this amazing, inquisitive, creative, lovely, talkative little girl. Daniella, my two year old monkey who keeps us on her toes with her toddler antics but could never be described as a "terrible two". Bright, funny and always sunny. The...

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