Following up on my post about restaurants displaying calories on the menu , I’m sure we can all agree that it is a step in the right direction towards promoting a healthier lifestyle. Even though the lower calorie alternative is not always the healthier option, we both know that foods like salmon, peanut butter, olive oil …
The other day my sister and I were BBM’ing and unsurprisingly, our respective lunch plans came into conversation. She was eating at a restaurant which listed on its menu the calories of individual dishes. I know this is becoming more of a regular practice across the US but I was shocked to hear that it …
… make a meal out of cinema popcorn …use the disabled toilet because it’s nearer than the regular …almost tear up after a haircut …stare at a full closet of clothes and still conclude you have nothing to wear …not shower immediately after a sweaty workout …want to wear red, white & blue on the …
Am I the only one who seems to face a never-ending ‘to-do list’ every time I travel? As organized as I try to be, the freakin’ list keeps growing right until I board my flight. While I’m slowly ticking things off, I’m equally adding more tasks as and when I remember, for example: “take a …
Anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting my dad will agree that I look kinda very similar to him. In many ways, I’ve also taken on several of his personal traits. For example, we are both hoarders. It undoubtedly drives my mom crazy but like my dad, I have trouble throwing things away…particularly magazines! …
Don’t you love cleaning out your home and finding things which you never knew existed or just simply forgot about? I sometimes think my closet is a gold mine because every now and then, there seems to be a top or dress which completely slipped my mind- not a bad ‘problem’ to have 🙂 . Unfortunately that …
When I was younger, one thing which I used to take pride in was my music knowledge. I was the go-to person for new music. Anytime a new hip hop/ R&B song was out, it wasn’t long before I had downloaded it (and knew the lyrics). It pains me to admit that such is not the …
Someone recently asked me for weight loss/dietary advice and the first thing that came to mind was gradual changes. Speaking from personal experience, drastic changes which leave no room for error are barely maintainable! When setting his menu plan, my mom suggested a lentil loaf. Sure you can lead a horse to water but you can’t …
Some people might view venting as a form of cynicism or as a way of passing on negative energy. Personally I like to think that bitching venting helps maintain good health, specifically mental health. Research actually shows that ‘staying cool’ can lower your satisfaction. If you want to attain true happiness, you should get angry. …
