so finally - i have some stuff to post, but be kind, i'm still learning, both soldering, polishing AND taking digital photos.
these projects are not completed, but "in progress"
3 rings, one for hubby, which he is already wearing so i can tweak it as we go, with lots of firescale unfortunately, two for me, simple, but i plan to texture the crap out of one ;)
2 bracelet bands - the heart stamp didn't stay still on one, but i'll just call that creative license LOL
and my big chunky, all soldered chain! i love it! not polished very much at all yet. have made some dings and flat spots while i was emerying off the solder points. oh well....i'm having fun!!!
ackkkk. i am having horrible cravings. just started another "recleanse" week. excellent test of my inner fortitude, but the first few days are awful for cravings. this is what i made for lunch today - it is very very tasty, but doesn't quite cut it when i really want a bag of sunchips and a snickers bar.
1 cup of quinoa cooked with 2 cups of chicken broth
1 can of great northern beans
3 stalks of chopped celery
1 red, 1 orange pepper, chopped
good handful of fresh italian parsley, chopped
radishes...lots, chopped of course
juice of one lemon
olive oil - about 2-3 tablespoons? heck if i know, i eyeball it.
green onions if i'd remembered to buy some :(
tumeric - i think i used about 1/2 teaspoon
basil - some
oregano - some
cayenne pepper - as much as you think you'd like. i use a lot.
heh heh i really just fly by the seat of my pants and add what looks good.
did you notice - no salt! well duh. that's the point of the cleanse diet.
mix it all together, let it sit until you can't stand it anymore and dig in...well, not really; have a moderate portion as this is also the point of the diet. eat less than you normally would. this salad is great to take to work for lunch. except for the onion part. unless you hate your coworkers. then double the onions, add in white and red onions and fresh garlic. the beans will create the effect that speaks for itself. literally.
when i'm not on the cleanse diet, i'll make this with a can of tuna instead and mix up what veggies i add. use your imagination, that's what it's there for.
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gah, cleanse diets. a bunch of my friends on campus are trying to get me to try one.
heh heh....i was not a "believer" until about 2 years ago. sick and tired, gaining weight, finally coming to terms with my sluggish metabolism due to my eating habits and stress...yadda yadda. tell me someone who doesn't feel this way these days! LOL of course, it's common sense. you don't even need to buy any special capsules or supplements, just buy lots of greens, other fresh veggies, moderate fruits, nothing refined, organic sources if possible....all this is easier said than done. all those 21st century addictions - sugar/carbs/candy, alcohol, caffeine (a hard one for me), salt, refined foods, fast food.....it's taken me a *long* time to get "here" and i'm still not totally there yet! (as my weight will testify) boy i'm such a monologer. anyway, the one i'm using is at www.recleanse.com
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