Sexy Client

Yippee! I have a new client, which, in itself is something to cheer about. The extra sexy part is that they are in Honolulu! So, for at least three months I will be there working one week...my first trip includes a weekend stayover. :)

Master Cleanse

Yep, I've done it now, gone completely granola. Am halfway through the "Master Cleanse" (day 5). That means for 10 days I drink a mixture of water, fresh squeezed lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. Herbal Tea at bedtime, and a mild salt water mixture in the morning. Yep.

Many societies have believed in 'cleansing' as a way to help your body rid itself of toxins. I think half of mine came out yesterday... But I'm not hungry, I have great energy and focus, and I haven't actually lost more than 2-3 pounds after 4 days of this.

A Few of My Favorite Things

Build a snow cat: Meow!!

New Years Resolutions? Join others with the same goals for the years at: 43 Things

Also, a leftover favorite from the holidays: Elf Yourself Oops, he has retired for the season, but its worth seeing at next year!

Traveling Like A ROCK Star!

My guitar has been going with me on my new business travels. I figure that it will help keep me centered and give me something to do at night in hotel rooms.

Have been experimenting with hard case vs. soft case--first trip, I bought a hard case because supposedly the overhead bins were too small for the soft case and it would get put down below. Well those particular bins were big enough. So, this trip, I took the soft case. These bins really weren't big enough and ended up having to gate check my guitar in the soft case. Go figure.

But, the funniest thing is that it is the best conversation piece ever. This morning at the airport I had the funnest little chats with people over the guitar on my back--Is this your living? What kind of guitar is that? Wow, you haul that around with you just for fun? Are you hoping that someone will recognize you? plus a variety of people staring at me trying to figure if I'm 'someone.' If they only knew that the extent of my repertoire is currently Amazing Grace, You Are My Sunshine, and America The Beautiful. (But just you wait, soon I'll be able to play some real John Denver! ) :)

It is totally fun to travel like a rock star--at least when you're not one. Going to have to get some good stickers for my cases though, that will really get the conversations flowing. Am accepting them from all corners of the world...hint, hint.

Home Remedies

There are lots of home remedies out there:

baking soda+glycerin = facial scrub

epsom salt+glycerin+baking soda=bath salts

ice+gum=removal from floor

hairspray+ink=removal from clothes

baking soda+toothbrush = clean teeth

baking soda+toothbrush = clean tile grout

toothpaste+pimple=dried pimple

baking soda+burned pot=clean pot

olive oil/mayonnaise+hair=deep conditioner

HOWEVER. Gals, toothpaste just doesn't work to remove extra wax from your face. Trust me. It can remove the skin in the general area over the course of a few days, but not the wax. Might try the oil that comes with the kit. :)