you have more control over your life than you give yourself credit for...if you feel your life is out of control, it is not. There are things we can do every day to take more charge in our lives. Instead of sitting their wringing your hands, do something small to take charge. Lastly, always remember that tomorrow is a brand new day and a new day to try again...in case it didn't totally work out today. The most important thing is to keep trying and to not quit.

it would be a toss up between Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) or Gregory House (Hugh Laurie)...both characters are portrayed as intelligent and both are very sexy :) It is the best of both worlds...great conversation and easy on the eyes LOL

how about this decade? I would like to start this decade over again, knowing what I know now...

what would be even better would be if you could "talk" to your PC and it would just do whatever you ask...conceptually like every sci-fi movie or series I have seen LOL

can't we make it really real?

beach...and I really miss being near one :(

"She Wolf" by Shakira :)

I LOVE IT!!!!

So, it is three days into the fast. I had to go out and walk to a building to get some information. I went around 1 pm. I felt so odd after being in the heat that I came back to sleep. I am going to get up early and take care of business so that the time is not such a big difference from the first meal (around 5 am). Also, I am going to need to drink more water in the time of the break in the fast. There really is nothing that can prepare you for the fasting month of Ramadan. Since this is my first I guess I am sort of a newbie. Everyone that has done it for years knows what to expect. I guess I will now understand as well :)

On a physical note, I have moved beyond feeling hungry. I feel a little hungry from time to time but then it passes. Mostly, I feel tired and a little out of it by the time of the meal. It is like feeling woozy for long periods of time. However, despite this, I feel like my brain has become more focused. My attention seems to be very set and I feel very determined these days without my usual doubting self. Feeling a bit cranky at times too...however, from experiences with diets, I know that this comes with not eating for long periods :)

well, it was a crazy summer but this is where everything stands as of now:

First of all, I am in the process of divorcing geology. I can't pass Calc two and sometimes you need to know when to walk away. I probably should have walked away a long time ago but I guess it is better late than never. I am now pursuing Journalism which can combine my love of science with my love of the world. It actually suits me and I am happy for the change. I will always have a fondness for rocks but a person should focus on their strengths and my strengths point towards Journalism.

Secondly, I am fasting. Yesterday was the first day of Ramadan...which is the Islamic fasting month. No, I am not a Muslim but I have a lot of Muslim friends. They were telling me about the background of Ramadan as a time of cleansing and renewal. In my mind, it is similar to Lent but a little more demanding. During Ramadan, a person cannot eat or drink anything between first prayer (which right now is at 5:30 am) and third prayer (which is around 8:30 pm). The prayer times follow sunrise and sunset. Since the Islamic calendar follows the moon, Ramadan is at different times each year. When it falls during the winter time, the days are shorter so the time of fasting is shorter too. Right now, the time of fasting is very long. I actually got up this morning and ate something around 5 am. Yesterday, I didn't get up and then had to wait until 8:30 pm to eat anything. It is only the second day but so far it has not been too bad. I am hoping to blog more about the experience as the month progresses...

So, that is it for the moment. There has been a lot of drama with my family this summer but maybe I will save that for another entry. I am emotionally exhausted from all the problems that my family has gone through this summer. I wish I could fix things for them but I cannot.

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Finally!!! Taking charge with a new purpose and drive...stayed tune :)

phoenix-r-us...

what is ironic is that I perpetually feel like that damn bird climbing from the ashes LOL

I just recently discovered Sharam and really love his dance mixes :) I would recommend him to anyone that asked...especially the song "the one" and "PATT"

Up! ...and I recommend it to everyone. It is really a great movie...it is more than just another cartoon :)

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