24 February, 2009

Spring 'N Bling

Today, I opened my windows to let the mild air come in and fill my house and I found more Spring flowers and yellow pots. And I found sun flowers! They look really good in our "Bling" water bottles (we splurged on at Christmas dinner!). Spring 'N Bling, baby!


21 February, 2009

SPRING is here!!!



At least in my dining room ;-)

20 February, 2009

Waiting for Spring...

Haus am See

Hier bin ich gebor'n und laufe durch die Straßen!
Kenn die Gesichter, jedes Haus und jeden Laden!
Ich muss mal weg, kenn jede Taube hier beim Namen.
Daumen raus ich warte auf 'ne schicke Frau mit schnellem Wagen.
Die Sonne blendet alles fliegt vorbei.
Und die Welt hinter mir wird langsam klein.
Doch die Welt vor mir ist für mich gemacht!
Ich weiß sie wartet und ich hol sie ab!
Ich hab den Tag auf meiner Seite ich hab Rückenwind!
Ein Frauenchor am Straßenrand der für mich singt!
Ich lehne mich zurück und guck ins tiefe Blau,
schließ die Augen und lauf einfach gradeaus.

Und am Ende der Strasse steht ein Haus am See.
Orangenbaumblätter liegen auf dem Weg.
Ich hab 20 Kinder meine Frau ist schön.
Alle kommen vorbei ich brauch nie rauszugehen.

Im Traum gesehen, das Haus am See

Ich suche neues Land
Mit unbekannten Strassen, fremden Gesichtern und keiner kennt meinen Namen!
Alles gewinnen beim Spiel mit gezinkten Karten.
Alles verlieren, Gott zeigt seinen harten linken Haken.
Ich grabe Schätze aus im Schnee und Sand.
Und Frauen rauben mir jeden Verstand!
Doch irgendwann werd ich vom Glück verfolgt.
Und komm zurück mit beiden Taschen voll Gold.
Ich lad' die alten Vögel und Verwandten ein.
Und alle fang'n vor Freude an zu weinen.
Wir grillen, die Mamas kochen und wir saufen Schnaps.
Und feiern eine Woche jede Nacht.

Und der Mond scheint hell auf mein Haus am See.
Organgenbaumblätter liegen auf dem Weg.
Ich hab 20 Kinder meine Frau ist schön.
Alle kommen vorbei ich brauch nie rauszugehen.

Im Traum gesehen, das Haus am See

Und am Ende der Strasse steht ein Haus am See.
Organgenbaumblätter liegen auf dem Weg.
Ich hab 20 Kinder meine Frau ist schön.
Alle kommen vorbei ich brauch nie rauszugehen.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Hier bin ich gebor'n, hier werd ich begraben.
Hab taube Ohr'n, nen weißen Bart und sitz im Garten.
Meine 100 Enkel spielen Cricket auf'm Rasen.
Wenn ich so daran denke kann ich's eigentlich kaum erwarten.

Today on Etsy.com

This morning I found this ring on Etsy.com. It's made by Adorn Jewely. Now, isn't that creative?! The description reads:
"A little clump of faux moss has been planted into this faux stone.
Easy to care for as this moss has no need for sunlight or water!"

Set in Stone, Moss Ring



Specifications:
The faux stone has been shaped out of polymer clay to resemble a basalt pebble and set into the silver plated ring. A tiny tuft of faux moss springs forth from a sterling bezel cup within the clay. The moss is made of latex sprouts backed with foam.

The ring itself is approximately 22mm in diameter and features a wide band of .25 in. Definitely not your typical adjustable ring; the sturdiness makes it feel like a standard ring with the added bonus of being able to customize it to a snug fit.

19 February, 2009

It's a modern cat!

Julius Augustus Bruno Banani in his new favorite spot: The Hepper Pod!


goLITE

am trying out light therapy (with the Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device), because I am always SO TIRED at around 4 pm and never make it to school at 7 pm. i used it on its lowest setting - and was still looking for the dimming button, it was SO bright! i just used it for 20 minutes and now feel a little dizzy.

18 February, 2009

Snuggle

It's snowing outside. I'm kind of glad, so the dogs come inside with clean paws. No mud puddles when the ground is frozen. I'm gonna snuggle up in bed with one of my very entertaining books: "Nichts als die Wahrheit" (Nothing but the truth) from Dieter Bolen; he is one half of Modern Talking and now a days the equivalent to Simon Cowell on American Idol. Very funny and highly entertaining - at least if you grew up in the 80s in Germany!

17 February, 2009

The Green Teaist

The Green Teaist
647 Bank Lane
Lake Forest, IL 60045

15 February, 2009

My favorite salad in numbers...

A vegetarian salad (with guacamole) at Chipotle Mexican Grill ® has 24 Weight Watchers Points !!! What to do when you only have 19 points a day and your weekly extra points are long gone???


















































Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 0

Cal from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

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Saturated Fat 0g

0%

Trans Fat 0g
 



Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 0mg

0%

Total Carbs 0g

0%











Dietary Fiber 0g

0%

Sugars 0g
 



Protein 0g
 


















Vitamin A

0%



Vitamin C

0%

Calcium

0%



Iron

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*

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


INGREDIENTS:

My Chipotle Burrito:


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Richard Roeper's Movie Awards Party At Hub 51

Start time: Sunday February 22, 2009 at 6:00 PM
End time: Sunday February 22, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Where: Hub 51 , 51 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654


One of America's most popular movie critics, Richard Roeper, will host a special viewing party at Hub 51. There will be multiple projection screens, cocktails, lavish food stations, contests and raffle prizes. free valet parking is available. Dress is Chicago/LA Fashionista cool! A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Columbia College Chicago's Film School Scholarship Fund.

For Tickets, click HERE

14 February, 2009

Valentine's Day

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, behind Christmas. The association estimates that, in the US, men spend on average twice as much money as women.

10 February, 2009

Lists

I love to write lists, so I just HAD to get all the Listography Books!
listography (life in lists)

listography is a personal tool for creating a database of lists, such as: things to remember, to-do's, wishlists, references, likes/dislikes, autobio lists, photo lists...

Thanks for boycotting Valentine's Day, bitches!


09 February, 2009

Diet

Okay, so here we go again; my asthma is getting worse and I have been using the cortisone cream frequently for my hands. So, it is time for my restrictive diet again... this time I WILL do 80% vs. 100% (because it is so hard to stay away from all the bad stuff!). Since I am a vegetarian, I already do not eat meat and eggs, plus I don't drink milk. This special diet requires a lot of commitment and disciplines, which I actually have, and it also is good for cleansing and loosing a few pounds :) So, no wheat (gluten), no dairy, no sugar, no citrus fruit; at least until March!

I have some substitutes that work really well:
  • Agave Nectar instead of sugar
  • Hemp Chocolate Milk (sweetened with Agave or Rice Syrup) instead of regular milk
  • Blueberries instead of chocolate
  • Gnocchi instead of pasta (watch out for added wheat flour!)
  • Millet bread instead of regular bread

Vegetarian Valentine’s Day Party at the Enclave

This just in from the Chicago Traveler:
Are you a Vegetarian and feeling a little left out with all of the Valentine’s Day festivities? Depending on whether you are Vegan or Vegetarian, there may not be a lot of typical choices for you for the big day. Stop that thought right now. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day at the Enclave. Get your tickets now!
Friday February 13th from 8pm till 11pm, you can enjoy Vegetarian treats at the Enclave Nightclub on Chicago Avenue. There will be free Vegetarian grab bags with treats to bring home. In addition, you can sample Vegan Cupcakes from the Chicago Diner, Vegetarian Sandwiches from Veggie Bite, complimentary organic wine and other fun things such as best dressed in red contest and other fun prizes and giveaways.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. All proceeds will go to Mercy for Animals a non profit animal rights organization committed to promoting a vegetarian diet.


Enjoy an exciting night out with Mercy For Animals at the 4th Annual Vegetarian Valentine's Party. Held at Enclave, Chicago's premier nightclub, the fun-filled evening is your opportunity to celebrate this Valentine's with other animal sweethearts.

Date: Friday, February 13, 2009
Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Place: Enclave Nightclub, 220 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
Tickets: $25 in advance or $30 at the door

Featuring:

* Complementary spirits
* Vegan treats & sweets
* Music and dancing
* Cruelty-free grab bags
* Best dressed in red contest

Note: This event is restricted to guests 21 years of age and older.

07 February, 2009

My wish for Valentine's Day:

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06 February, 2009

Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream


Walking on a Dream

Walking on a dream
How can I explain
Talking to myself
Will I see again

We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill
Searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out and out again
Never looking down I’m just in awe of what’s in front of me

Is it real now
When two people become one
I can feel it
When two people become one

Thought I’d never see
The love you found in me
Now it’s changing all the time
Living in a rhythm where the minutes working overtime

We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill
Searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out and out again
Never looking down I’m just in awe of what’s in front of me

Is it real now
When two people become one
I can feel it
When two people become one

01 February, 2009

Hype?!

What's all the fuzz about Super Bowl's half time show with... UUUUHHHH --- AAAAAHHHHH.... Bruce Springsteen?? He still can't sing...