ZACK and MEG's HALLOWEEN DEATH POOL
As of DEC 30 2009
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(FYI - We truly don't wish anyone to die... at least almost anyone)
ZACK!
Owen Wilson
Corey Haim
Joaquin Phoenix
Amy Winehouse
Ben Mulroney
MEG!
Lindsay Lohan
Akon
Someone from NSYNC
McCauly Caulkin
Jon Gosselin
HEATH
ELIZABETH TAYLOR
LINDSAY LOHAN
JERMAINE JACKSON
ANTHONY KIEDES
KANYE WEST
Friday, October 30, 2009
OK... the last (thank goodness) of really GREAT Costume simples!
* Get some cat and dog stuffed animals. Use double sided tape or string to attach to an umbrella. Its raining cats and dogs.
* Wear normal clothes. Attach a dollar to each ear. What are you? A Bucaneer. (Buck-an-ear).
* Find a toy airplane. When asked what you are, hold it in your hand. An aircraft carrier.
* Put a pillow case on your upper body. What are you? A Chicklet!
* Put a sign that says "Go Ceilings!!!!" on your shirt. What are you? A Ceiling Fan! Cheer to help the effect.
* Wear normal clothes, make a sign that says "Nudist on Strike!"
* For those times you don't want to go: say you're going as a cable-guy - since they never show up; or the invisible man.
* Wear extra-large bra over your clothes. Stuff with spices. What are you? A spice rack.
* Wear normal clothes. Attach a dollar to each ear. What are you? A Bucaneer. (Buck-an-ear).
* Find a toy airplane. When asked what you are, hold it in your hand. An aircraft carrier.
* Put a pillow case on your upper body. What are you? A Chicklet!
* Put a sign that says "Go Ceilings!!!!" on your shirt. What are you? A Ceiling Fan! Cheer to help the effect.
* Wear normal clothes, make a sign that says "Nudist on Strike!"
* For those times you don't want to go: say you're going as a cable-guy - since they never show up; or the invisible man.
* Wear extra-large bra over your clothes. Stuff with spices. What are you? A spice rack.
Meg didn't wear a costume
HMFF.
OK, because I complained enough on the radio about Meg and Heath not wearing costumes... they agreed to wear my Sully from Monsters Inc costume..
They're SO happy to take part in Halloween
OK, because I complained enough on the radio about Meg and Heath not wearing costumes... they agreed to wear my Sully from Monsters Inc costume..
They're SO happy to take part in Halloween
Heath's Costume - HOT GUY!
Heath got a haircut and dressed up as a "Hot Guy" for Halloween! Nice cut! heath.brown@ctv.ca to share your comments
This is my view of Heath Brown each morning, btw.
This is my view of Heath Brown each morning, btw.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Round 2 of EASY (not really that good) Costume Ideas
* Got an old black leather jacket? Hair Gel? White shirt? Jeans? 50s guy.
* Put a piece of styrofoam beneath an old t-shirt. Stab a fork through it (careful!!!!). You are 'done'.
* Get an old box. Cut a hole for your head. Attach book, tissue box, and lamp. What are you? A "One Night Stand!"
* Cowboy hat, boots, corduroy? Instant cowboy.
* Bridal gown and sneakers? What are you? Runaway bride.
* Paint one finger gold. What are you? Gold finger.
* Dress normally. Pin some socks, dryer sheets, hand towels to your shirt. Static cling.
* Wear all white. Attach (or paint) yellow circle to your stomach. You are an egg. Add horns and a pitchfork and you are a deviled egg.
* Put a piece of styrofoam beneath an old t-shirt. Stab a fork through it (careful!!!!). You are 'done'.
* Get an old box. Cut a hole for your head. Attach book, tissue box, and lamp. What are you? A "One Night Stand!"
* Cowboy hat, boots, corduroy? Instant cowboy.
* Bridal gown and sneakers? What are you? Runaway bride.
* Paint one finger gold. What are you? Gold finger.
* Dress normally. Pin some socks, dryer sheets, hand towels to your shirt. Static cling.
* Wear all white. Attach (or paint) yellow circle to your stomach. You are an egg. Add horns and a pitchfork and you are a deviled egg.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
LAST MINUTE COSTUME IDEAS
* Carry a quarter and a hammer. What are you? A Quarter-pounder.
* Dress in pink and carry a feather. What are you? Tickled pink.
* Wear all black and put a postage stamp (enlarged if possible) on your chest. What are you? Black mail.
* Wrap yourself in wrapping paper with a tag: "From: God, To: Women". What are you? God's gift to women.
* Attach suger-cubes (or candy) all over yourself. What are you? Sugar-Daddy or Sugar-Momma.
* Get a small weight (e.g. dumbbell) and stare at it intently. What are you? Watching your weight.
* Draw the letter P around the child's eyes. What are you? "Black-Eyed-Peas". Be careful to use safe ink!!!!
* Quarter (or preferably enlarged photocopy of one) taped to your back. What are you? A quarter-back.
* Put a pot on your head. What are you? A pot head.
* Make a large colorful name tag. Say things like "I'd like to buy a vowel" or "Oceans of the world for 500". Game show contestant.
It's hard to TOP the year I dressed as MEG TUCKER for Halloween
* Dress in pink and carry a feather. What are you? Tickled pink.
* Wear all black and put a postage stamp (enlarged if possible) on your chest. What are you? Black mail.
* Wrap yourself in wrapping paper with a tag: "From: God, To: Women". What are you? God's gift to women.
* Attach suger-cubes (or candy) all over yourself. What are you? Sugar-Daddy or Sugar-Momma.
* Get a small weight (e.g. dumbbell) and stare at it intently. What are you? Watching your weight.
* Draw the letter P around the child's eyes. What are you? "Black-Eyed-Peas". Be careful to use safe ink!!!!
* Quarter (or preferably enlarged photocopy of one) taped to your back. What are you? A quarter-back.
* Put a pot on your head. What are you? A pot head.
* Make a large colorful name tag. Say things like "I'd like to buy a vowel" or "Oceans of the world for 500". Game show contestant.
It's hard to TOP the year I dressed as MEG TUCKER for Halloween
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Holy Photoshop!
OK, so we've seen how pics get photoshop'd and nobody in magazines seems to REALLY look like the magazine pic (A LA DOVE's TV Commercial (at bottom)
But this is a game they play on tmz.com with photoshopping this in and out of celeb pics! Amazing! the second pic is the spoiler
There are 4 things different between the 2 pics
The truth
But this is a game they play on tmz.com with photoshopping this in and out of celeb pics! Amazing! the second pic is the spoiler
There are 4 things different between the 2 pics
The truth
Friday, October 23, 2009
Some friends are always there for you...
So, I'm walking with my friend Tanya this week, and of course we talk about "what's new" stuff... and I'm told that I'm stressed. So what does a good friend do? Sends a funny email, that's what!
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Stress Relief
In case you are having a rough day, here is a stress management technique recommended in all the latest Psychological journals. You have to read all 7 steps to completely learn how to manage the stress in your life.
The funny thing is that it really does work and will make you smile...
1. Picture yourself lying on your belly on a warm rock that hangs out over a crystal clear stream.
2. Picture yourself with both your hands dangling in the cool running water..
3. Birds are sweetly singing in the cool mountain air.
4. No one knows your secret place.
5. You are in total seclusion from that hectic place called the world.
6. The soothing sound of a gentle water fall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
7. The water is so crystal clear that you can easily make out the face of the person you are holding underwater.
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Stress Relief
In case you are having a rough day, here is a stress management technique recommended in all the latest Psychological journals. You have to read all 7 steps to completely learn how to manage the stress in your life.
The funny thing is that it really does work and will make you smile...
1. Picture yourself lying on your belly on a warm rock that hangs out over a crystal clear stream.
2. Picture yourself with both your hands dangling in the cool running water..
3. Birds are sweetly singing in the cool mountain air.
4. No one knows your secret place.
5. You are in total seclusion from that hectic place called the world.
6. The soothing sound of a gentle water fall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.
7. The water is so crystal clear that you can easily make out the face of the person you are holding underwater.
Hand Sanitizers Info!
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HAND SANITIZERS:
As H1N1 panic begins to boil again, here are a few facts about effective prevention ...
• Alcohol-based hand sanitizers have been proven more effective than plain soap & water in preventing the transmission of bacteria via hands.
• Your hands also tend to stay cleaner longer after using a hand sanitizer.
• Effective hand sanitizers should contain between 60-and-80% alcohol.
• The idea that frequent use of hand sanitizers will make bacteria resistant to treatment is bogus.
• Hand sanitizers are easier on skin than soap because most now contain skin conditioners.
• To use a hand sanitizer effectively, first make sure your hands are free of visible grime & dirt.
• To be effective, sanitizer needs to be rubbed in vigorously for 30 seconds, until hands are dry.
• Never rinse hands with water or wipe with a towel afterward as it counteracts the effectiveness.
– Condensed from BestHealthMag.ca
As H1N1 panic begins to boil again, here are a few facts about effective prevention ...
• Alcohol-based hand sanitizers have been proven more effective than plain soap & water in preventing the transmission of bacteria via hands.
• Your hands also tend to stay cleaner longer after using a hand sanitizer.
• Effective hand sanitizers should contain between 60-and-80% alcohol.
• The idea that frequent use of hand sanitizers will make bacteria resistant to treatment is bogus.
• Hand sanitizers are easier on skin than soap because most now contain skin conditioners.
• To use a hand sanitizer effectively, first make sure your hands are free of visible grime & dirt.
• To be effective, sanitizer needs to be rubbed in vigorously for 30 seconds, until hands are dry.
• Never rinse hands with water or wipe with a towel afterward as it counteracts the effectiveness.
– Condensed from BestHealthMag.ca
Thursday, October 22, 2009
GET ABS FAST!
Here are your AB TIPS!
This is Robert Pattinson from Twilight, did you know THESE abs are painted on?
This one is for Heath and his hairy tummy...
For Better Cleavage AND ABS
But the BEST of all time!
This is Robert Pattinson from Twilight, did you know THESE abs are painted on?
This one is for Heath and his hairy tummy...
For Better Cleavage AND ABS
But the BEST of all time!
THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
What do the Leafs and the Titanic have in common?
A: They both look good until they hit the ice.
What do the Toronto Maple Leafs and whales have in common?
A: They both get totally confused when surrounded by ice.
What do the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Argonauts and the Toronto Blue Jays all have in common besides being based in Toronto ?
A. None of them can play hockey.
What do you call 30 millionaires around a TV watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
A. The Toronto Maple Leafs.
How do you keep the Toronto Maple Leafs out of your yard?
A. Put up a goal net.
What do you call a Toronto Maple Leaf with a Stanley Cup ring?
A. A thief.
How many Toronto Maple Leafs does it take to win a Stanley Cup?
A. Nobody knows ... And we may never find out.
A: They both look good until they hit the ice.
What do the Toronto Maple Leafs and whales have in common?
A: They both get totally confused when surrounded by ice.
What do the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Argonauts and the Toronto Blue Jays all have in common besides being based in Toronto ?
A. None of them can play hockey.
What do you call 30 millionaires around a TV watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
A. The Toronto Maple Leafs.
How do you keep the Toronto Maple Leafs out of your yard?
A. Put up a goal net.
What do you call a Toronto Maple Leaf with a Stanley Cup ring?
A. A thief.
How many Toronto Maple Leafs does it take to win a Stanley Cup?
A. Nobody knows ... And we may never find out.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Pass the Torch... Here...!
© Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun
www.vancouversun.com
ATHENS — Some believe the 2010 Olympic Games won't begin until Feb. 12, when the opening ceremonies are held at BC Place Stadium. Others say it begins earlier than that.
They believe it begins at 2 a.m. Thursday, when 10 hours and thousands of kilometres away in Olympia, Greece, actresses performing as priestesses will gather in the Temple of Hera and use the sun's rays to light the Olympic flame in the bowl of a parabolic mirror.
The culmination of years of planning, the spark of light in many ways signifies the end of the six-year organizing period and the start of the 2010 Games. By now, organizing committees like Vanoc are supposed to have everything finished and simply be able to wait for the celebrations to begin.
"It is the moment when Canadians will start to get excited about the Olympics like never before," said Nicola Kettlitz, spokesman for Coca-Cola's Olympic Project Team. "It happens every time. Once the torch is lit people start to get excited about it."
In Greece, the excitement is building already. Thursday's event marks the first time in history that the Olympic cultural ceremony for the lighting of a winter torch will be held in the "ancient stadium" in Olympia, the cradle of the Games.
While all Olympic flames are lit in the Temple of Hera, winter cultural ceremonies have in the past been held in another area called "De Coubertin's Grove," named for the founder of the modern Olympics, Pierre De Coubertin. The summer ceremonies are held in the original stadium.
Jim Richards, director of torch relays for the Vancouver Organizing Committee, said Vanoc appealed to the Hellenic Olympic Committee to change the location.
"We went back to them and talked to them about the goals of our relay, and why holding the cultural festivities in the ancient stadium would be right. It was a real priority for us," he said. "They graciously agreed."
After the flame is lit, the torch will begin an eight-day journey around Greece. It will then be handed over to Vanoc on Oct. 29 to begin a 10-hour flight back to Victoria, where the first of 12,000 torchbearers will start the 106-day relay covering every province and territory, from west to north to east and finally home again to Vancouver.
Guests at the lighting will include Gov.-Gen. Michaelle Jean; B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell; Renata Wielgosz, Canada's ambassador to Greece; Gary Lunn, Canada's minister of state for sport; and several B.C. mayors, including Vancouver's Gregor Robertson. The IOC will be represented by president Jacques Rogge and Rene Fasel, chairman of the Vancouver Coordination Commission.
Richards said the process of repatriating the flame back to Canada is, in one sense, very simple, and in another very complex. It's as straightforward as taking it on board an aircraft and flying it home (although Vanoc did have to apply for a special exemption from Transport Canada in order to carry an open flame on a jet). And yet it's difficult because the flame needs extraordinary care.
Housed in a modified miner's lamp, it is fuelled with regular lighter fluid, but needs to be tended carefully. At any time there are at least three flames — a "mother" and two "daughters" — all of which are meant as insurance against the unthinkable catastrophe of a flame actually going out.
Ensuring the flame is lit — and stays lit — is of highest priority for organizers. In fact, the 2010 flame already has been lit, just in case weather doesn't cooperate Thursday and clouds mar the sky. The Hellenic Olympic Committee performed a lighting several days ago, when the sun was shining brightly, and kept aside at least one flame for insurance. Nature is fickle and doesn't perform to the commands of nations or the International Olympic Committee.
"The HOC has already done several test lightings just in case the weather cools," Richards said. "But they tell us they expect it to be sunny on the day of the ceremony."
Once the ceremonial flame is successfully lit, the "backup" flame will be extinguished.
During the relay, Richards said Vanoc will have 10 lanterns in operation, just in case something goes wrong.
Never in the history of the modern Olympic movement has a torch been fully extinguished, although Canada registered one embarrassing moment when the cauldron for the 1976 Montreal Summer Games went out. A helpful bystander re-lit the cauldron with a cigarette lighter, causing consternation for the organizers. It was extinguished and re-lit with one of the Olympic flames kept on standby.
A cautious approach is also being taken in the area of security. Greek officials are hoping to avoid a repeat of the last lighting ceremony in 2008, when pro-Tibet protesters and others tried to disrupt the relay for the Beijing Summer Games. From the start of the ceremony in Olympia, the international portion was dogged with protesters who tried to douse the flame. Protests were particularly fierce in London, Paris and San Francisco, leading the International Olympic Committee to ban future organizers from conducting international relays.
As a result, the Vancouver flame will travel through Greece and then immediately be taken to Canada. An early plan for a refuelling stop in France that would allow the flame to be taken to Vimy Ridge — where Canada marked its bloody involvement in the First World War — was cancelled due to concern it would be seen as an international tour.
Even so, Vanoc and its security wing, the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit, are bracing for protests from a small but disparate group of people united under several banners, including native rights, anti-poverty, anti-globalization and environmental extremism. Vanoc has already encountered some of these protests in the past at countdown celebrations and public meetings.
While they are prepared for limited protests, the atmosphere here Tuesday was one of excitement.
The Hellenic Olympic Committee announced Monday that Vassilis Dimitriadis — a Greek giant slalom star who participated in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 Winter Games — will be the first torchbearer. Toronto student Niki Georgiadou will be the last, carrying the torch into the Panathenian Stadium for the handover ceremony.
In between, the torch will travel through 22 districts, 42 municipalities, three municipal districts and one community. Organizers will conduct 36 lighting ceremonies, including two at archeological sites.
For Canada, the Greek leg of the relay will be a relatively small affair. After the lighting and before the handover, Vanoc won't have any regular staff on site. The sole Canadian representative will be Konstantinos Kastigiannis, Vanoc's "ambassador" and president of the Canadian-Greek Chamber of Commerce in Athens.
But it's still the 2010 flame. And in less than 10 days, it will come home. Let the Games begin.
jefflee@vancouversun.com
Read Jeff Lee's Olympics blog at www.vancouversun.com/insidetheolympics
© Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun
Big Brother Winner uses winnings to finance drug ring
American Press (AP) Article
Photo: Getty Images
Accused ... Adam Jasinski.
The winner of the United States reality TV show Big Brother has confessed to using his $US500,000 prize to buy thousands of oxycodone pills and resell them, authorities say.
Adam Jasinski, 31, of Delray Beach, Florida, has been charged with attempting to sell 2000 pills in Massachusetts to a government witness.
Federal prosecutors said Jasinski was arrested after he flew to Boston and showed the witness a sock containing two plastic bags filled with oxycodone, a powerful painkiller that is a popular street drug because of its euphoric effects.
As agents tried to arrest Jasinski at a strip mall in North Reading, he struggled and threw the sock under a car parked nearby, Todd Prough, a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration, said in an affidavit filed in court.
Jasinski won $US500,000 last year on the CBS reality show in which contestants live under constant surveillance and vote once a week to evict each other in hopes of becoming the last house guest standing and winning the grand prize.
Prough said in the affidavit that Jasinski told him that he has been using his winnings to buy thousands of oxycodone pills and has been reselling them along the East Coast for the past several months.
Jasinski's lawyer, Valerie Carter, did not immediately return a call on Tuesday.
He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $US1 million fine on a charge of possession of oxycodone pills with intent to distribute.
AP
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Meg's Monokini
Contrary to Meg's belief that I will wear one of these, it will not happen. But... today we learned what a MONOKINI was anyway. And that I would come spilling out the sides of the garment!
OK, so I learned what the MONOKINI is this weekend at the Vancouver Fashion Week Fashion show @ the Whiskey... and Meg has so graciously provided with some examples.
OK, so I learned what the MONOKINI is this weekend at the Vancouver Fashion Week Fashion show @ the Whiskey... and Meg has so graciously provided with some examples.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Balloon Boy Fast Facts Recap
Six-year-old Falcon Heene was believed to be trapped in a homemade hot air balloon which was flying near 10,000 feet in the air over South Denver, Colorado, on October 15, 2009.http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/15/colorado.boy.balloon/index.html1
The balloon returned to the ground around 3:30 p.m. EST later that day, however Heene was not in the balloon at the time of the landing.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/15/colorado.boy.balloon/index.html1
Heene was later found alive in the attic of the family's home. It appears that he never left the home.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33330516/ns/us_news-life/2
Heene and his other family members, including brother Ryo Heene, father Richard Heene and mother Mayumi Heene, were featured on the ABC reality series Wife Swap earlier in 2009.
Fast Facts Six-year-old Falcon Heene was believed to have climbed into an experimental hot air balloon
Balloon was believed to have taken off with the boy inside
Balloon launched from his parents' home in Fort Collins, Colorado
Balloon was filled with helium, reaching nearly 10,000 in altitude
Unconfirmed reports stated the boy may have fallen out
Boy's brother saw the boy climb into the craft before it launched
Balloon made of mylar, resembling a UFO
Landed at around 3:30 p.m. EST
Boy was not in the balloon when it landed
Boy later found hiding in the attic of the family's garage
The balloon returned to the ground around 3:30 p.m. EST later that day, however Heene was not in the balloon at the time of the landing.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/15/colorado.boy.balloon/index.html1
Heene was later found alive in the attic of the family's home. It appears that he never left the home.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33330516/ns/us_news-life/2
Heene and his other family members, including brother Ryo Heene, father Richard Heene and mother Mayumi Heene, were featured on the ABC reality series Wife Swap earlier in 2009.
Fast Facts Six-year-old Falcon Heene was believed to have climbed into an experimental hot air balloon
Balloon was believed to have taken off with the boy inside
Balloon launched from his parents' home in Fort Collins, Colorado
Balloon was filled with helium, reaching nearly 10,000 in altitude
Unconfirmed reports stated the boy may have fallen out
Boy's brother saw the boy climb into the craft before it launched
Balloon made of mylar, resembling a UFO
Landed at around 3:30 p.m. EST
Boy was not in the balloon when it landed
Boy later found hiding in the attic of the family's garage
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Google Maps Street View
Are you comfortable with this?
Carlos gets caught with the Energy Vehicle at his house!
Energy listener Jordan doesn't like the fact that anyone can now see what she keeps in her Garage! And btw, that's Jordan sitting on the front step! WEIRD
Carlos gets caught with the Energy Vehicle at his house!
Energy listener Jordan doesn't like the fact that anyone can now see what she keeps in her Garage! And btw, that's Jordan sitting on the front step! WEIRD
Fluffy Punkin Pie
Well, Meg has a HEALTHY Punkin Pie on her Herbal Magic Blog... so here is one that is moreso healthy for your soul.
FLUFFY PUMPKIN PIE
Crust:
2 2/3 cup crushed graham wafers
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 c melted butter
1 tsp cinnamon
Mix all together , press into the bottom of a 9" X 13" pan and bake 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool and add pumpkin filling
Pumpkin Filling:
Prepare 2 packages of Dream Whip dessert topping mix as directed on the package. Measure out 3 cups and combine with 3 packages(4 serving size) of Vanilla Instant Pudding , 3 cups of canned pumpkin, 2 cups of milk and 3/4 tsp EACH nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. Beat all together until well combined(about 2 minutes). Spoon into cooled baked pie shell and chill about 3 hours. When serving your pieces garnish with remaining Cool Whip or if your not watching your waist line use Whipping Cream! Yum. Makes about 15 good size servings
FLUFFY PUMPKIN PIE
Crust:
2 2/3 cup crushed graham wafers
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 c melted butter
1 tsp cinnamon
Mix all together , press into the bottom of a 9" X 13" pan and bake 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool and add pumpkin filling
Pumpkin Filling:
Prepare 2 packages of Dream Whip dessert topping mix as directed on the package. Measure out 3 cups and combine with 3 packages(4 serving size) of Vanilla Instant Pudding , 3 cups of canned pumpkin, 2 cups of milk and 3/4 tsp EACH nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. Beat all together until well combined(about 2 minutes). Spoon into cooled baked pie shell and chill about 3 hours. When serving your pieces garnish with remaining Cool Whip or if your not watching your waist line use Whipping Cream! Yum. Makes about 15 good size servings
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Body Confidence Secrets
See the full article at Glamour magazine! This is only a sample of page 1 of the article.
In her memoir, Hungry, 23-year-old Crystal Renn chronicles her battle with anorexia and exercise bulimia as she struggled to make it as the skinniest of supermodels. It wasn’t until she embraced her curves and became a plus-size model (that’s the modeling industry’s term for models over size 6) that her career skyrocketed. We asked the size-12 beauty how she learned to love her body and how you can too.
First, what inspired you to write Hungry?
I want women and the fashion industry to hear me and think, You know what—maybe there should be all different body types up on the runway, maybe that’s a really a great idea. I want women to be happy with who they are because I think that once they do that, all opportunities in their lives will get even bigger and better for them. Doors will be opened to them because they will be ready for it. Think about it: If you hate yourself, you don’t like your relationships, you don’t do as well at work, you don’t take all the chances that you want in your life. I would like to see women overcome that and take it to the next level.
I want women to be empowered, to be confident, to love life, and that’s why I chose the title Hungry for my book. Because it’s hungry for everything. And that’s what I want women to take away from it—to love themselves but also to accomplish your dreams.
Loving your body is one of those things that’s easier said than done. What advice do you have for women to put the thought into action?
Instead of focusing on all the bad things like, “Oh my gosh, I hate my thighs,” I say let’s look at the hair and say, “Oh wow, I’m having such a great hair day.” Or “Oh wow, my eyes are so clear today…I really like my lips….” And then eventually your mind will start to change and think of the positive things when you look in the mirror instead of focusing on the negative. It definitely takes time—it’s a habit—but just like anything else, over time, you can change the way your mind works.
So when you’re having a bad day and look in the mirror, what part of your body do you embrace to change your thought process?
There are a few things I look at on those days: I say, “Wow, I have full, great, healthy hair,” because now I eat healthy and I can see my health in my hair. That’s one thing. I also say, “Wow, I have great cheekbones. Let’s play them up, put some bronzer on them.” And then I might say, “Oh wow, I have a great waist; I’m going to show it off by belting my dress today.” Or I’ll put on some red lipstick and see how great I feel. I love wearing lipstick. It’s my feel-good-immediately move.
In her memoir, Hungry, 23-year-old Crystal Renn chronicles her battle with anorexia and exercise bulimia as she struggled to make it as the skinniest of supermodels. It wasn’t until she embraced her curves and became a plus-size model (that’s the modeling industry’s term for models over size 6) that her career skyrocketed. We asked the size-12 beauty how she learned to love her body and how you can too.
First, what inspired you to write Hungry?
I want women and the fashion industry to hear me and think, You know what—maybe there should be all different body types up on the runway, maybe that’s a really a great idea. I want women to be happy with who they are because I think that once they do that, all opportunities in their lives will get even bigger and better for them. Doors will be opened to them because they will be ready for it. Think about it: If you hate yourself, you don’t like your relationships, you don’t do as well at work, you don’t take all the chances that you want in your life. I would like to see women overcome that and take it to the next level.
I want women to be empowered, to be confident, to love life, and that’s why I chose the title Hungry for my book. Because it’s hungry for everything. And that’s what I want women to take away from it—to love themselves but also to accomplish your dreams.
Loving your body is one of those things that’s easier said than done. What advice do you have for women to put the thought into action?
Instead of focusing on all the bad things like, “Oh my gosh, I hate my thighs,” I say let’s look at the hair and say, “Oh wow, I’m having such a great hair day.” Or “Oh wow, my eyes are so clear today…I really like my lips….” And then eventually your mind will start to change and think of the positive things when you look in the mirror instead of focusing on the negative. It definitely takes time—it’s a habit—but just like anything else, over time, you can change the way your mind works.
So when you’re having a bad day and look in the mirror, what part of your body do you embrace to change your thought process?
There are a few things I look at on those days: I say, “Wow, I have full, great, healthy hair,” because now I eat healthy and I can see my health in my hair. That’s one thing. I also say, “Wow, I have great cheekbones. Let’s play them up, put some bronzer on them.” And then I might say, “Oh wow, I have a great waist; I’m going to show it off by belting my dress today.” Or I’ll put on some red lipstick and see how great I feel. I love wearing lipstick. It’s my feel-good-immediately move.
FLU Shot Articles and Links
An email from Charlotte
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Hey Zack, as promised here are some of my vaccine links. Just got the top one today. I was never anti-vaccine because I really didn't know much about them and thought they"must" be safe. Went to a course on vaccines when I was pregnant, made me start looking into things and changed my mind forever. Glad you took the no vaccine part of the bet. Meg will likely not get one of the 3 common flu viruses but she'll likely have more colds, skin issues and if she has asthma she may need her inhaler more (that was a big thing for me before I stopped getting the shot).
Anyway hope the info helps :) Didn't want to overload you but, I've got lots more of info if you want, just let me know.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/06/Why-You-Should-NOT-Vaccinate-Your-Children-Against-the-Flu-This-Season.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/26/Flu-Vaccine-Exposed.aspx This next one actually has the listed ingredients of every Canadian vaccine via their web-site.
http://vran.org/
Thanks to Rod Coulter at SpiritFitness.ca for this one
http://www.drmercola.com/
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Hey Zack, as promised here are some of my vaccine links. Just got the top one today. I was never anti-vaccine because I really didn't know much about them and thought they"must" be safe. Went to a course on vaccines when I was pregnant, made me start looking into things and changed my mind forever. Glad you took the no vaccine part of the bet. Meg will likely not get one of the 3 common flu viruses but she'll likely have more colds, skin issues and if she has asthma she may need her inhaler more (that was a big thing for me before I stopped getting the shot).
Anyway hope the info helps :) Didn't want to overload you but, I've got lots more of info if you want, just let me know.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/06/Why-You-Should-NOT-Vaccinate-Your-Children-Against-the-Flu-This-Season.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/26/Flu-Vaccine-Exposed.aspx This next one actually has the listed ingredients of every Canadian vaccine via their web-site.
http://vran.org/
Thanks to Rod Coulter at SpiritFitness.ca for this one
http://www.drmercola.com/
Monday, October 5, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
FAME KILLS - Kanye Gaga Cancelled!
Standby for replacement ticket info.
in the meantime, please mock Kanye
in the meantime, please mock Kanye
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Aid for Philippines
From MAY MURI, a facebook friend. She asked me to share this, my suggestion is to help through an organized charity.
Because youre on broadcast radio, I thought youd be very helpful on getting the word out. This one time campaign is not related to any organization or individual. Its just me, some friends and family who want to initiate it. Were not connected to any not for profit organizations and therefore are not issuing any tax receipts for individuals/companies who would require it.
I have some contact nos though that they can call to help/donate if need be.
Canadian National Red Cross
(403) 541-6103
World Vision International
1-866-959-5550
Samaritans Purse
1-800-663-6500
My name is Maylene Murillo
maylene_m3@yahoo.com
Because youre on broadcast radio, I thought youd be very helpful on getting the word out. This one time campaign is not related to any organization or individual. Its just me, some friends and family who want to initiate it. Were not connected to any not for profit organizations and therefore are not issuing any tax receipts for individuals/companies who would require it.
I have some contact nos though that they can call to help/donate if need be.
Canadian National Red Cross
(403) 541-6103
World Vision International
1-866-959-5550
Samaritans Purse
1-800-663-6500
My name is Maylene Murillo
maylene_m3@yahoo.com
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