I’ve avoided talking about the whole Britney thing, because honestly, what’s left to say? I don’t necessarily think that shaving one’s head equals crazy, nor do I believe that rehab is always the best place to go for emotional problems (perhaps she should try therapy?). So, I’ve just left the whole thing alone. But this. This deserves to be posted. Write your own caption here. What the hell is this? Crazy, bald, shorts-wearing, unbrella-wielding maniac. Eek. But I’m still looking forward to her next album!
I’ve been a fan of Cameron Diaz for years. I dig her goofy, surfer girl vibe, and I especially like her now that she’s speaking up for the environment. I also love her nautical-themed outfit. I wonder where I can get some jeans that make my legs look ten miles long?
In light of my new (attempted) eating habits, I thought this was a really great DailyOm:
Know Your Food
Eating Close To The Earth
The food we eat is a multidimensional aspect of our lives. Food provides us with the energy that enables us to grow and prosper. Yet it can be, and frequently is, much, much more. Our food can be an experience in and of itself if we allow it to be. The dishes we remember from childhood offer unmatched comfort. The act of preparing meals can be an art form of the highest caliber. And the nourishment we derive from this fare promotes wellness within us. But many of us, distracted by daily affairs, forget that the profound pleasures of eating go beyond simple sustenance. We eat foods that are convenient or we eat unconsciously, snacking on whatever happens to be on hand. To understand the true value of food and the impact it can have on our lives, we should acknowledge and honor it by eating close to the earth.If you have ever shelled and eaten garden-grown peas or bitten into a sun-warmed apple freshly plucked from its tree, you likely understand that there is a marked difference between these foods and those that are processed and stacked on supermarket shelves. Food recently picked contains more of its original life force and thus has a greater store of energy and nutrients. You can ensure you are eating close to the earth-and enjoying the many benefits of doing so-by shopping at a local farmers market and getting to know the individuals who grow your food. If you make the experience of shopping in this way enjoyable, you will be more apt to reject more convenient canned, packaged, and frozen foods in favor of the real delight you feel while browsing stalls of fresh foods nourished by the same soil you can find in your own backyard. You will soon learn what foods are in season in your area and how to prepare them.As you savor the vivid flavors of juicy ripe fruits and the hearty crunch of unprocessed vegetables, you can also take pleasure in the fact that, by eating close to the earth, you are supporting farmers in your region, connecting with your local ecosystem, discouraging those who would waste precious fossil fuels by carting produce cross-country, and helping to preserve healthy culinary traditions that have existed for centuries.
I’m undergoing some personal changes these days. A lot of it was inspired by Mariel Hemingway’s book (see post below). I’m just slowing down, eating healthier, being more introspective, exercising, and overall cultivating greater happiness and joy in my day-to-day life. One side effect of these changes is a greater urge to nest. Toward the end of last year, we stopped working on our house–no more home improvement projects, no new furniture, no new art…we just wanted to take a break. But a new year has dawned (along with a new, happier me) and I’m feeling the urge to start decorating again. Here are some of the things I want, mostly from West Elm and Gaiam:
