weird things

So growing up I used to gross out about hygiene, sure everyone can shower everyday to be hygienic BUT the same as cleaning my house, I've thought of efficient ways to do things with the least amount of "work", but actually total accidents!!!!!! My methods are fool proof, so I think, ha! I measure what "works" by determining if it's:

Not messy! (Not oily or pastey)

Cost effective!

Toddler friendly! (easy)

Not time consuming!

Etc.

Why?

Because I want it to be practical, useful and effective to my standards!

Some specific issues it addresses from my "epiphanies"

1) anyone with sensitive gums, I mean the MOST sensitive! I can make your mouth red carpet ready! I used to think I needed a firm toothbrush bristle, I don't. I used to think I needed to go get my mouth professionally cleaned, I don't! (Which is not kind to our teeth and wears down enamel because it's really abrasive) I used to think I needed to buy toothpaste, I don't. When you get sick the first sign of sickness is bad breath!

2) Even though I know body odor is common and often a sign to get your health in balance, I have also found a way to eliminate arm pit odor without deodorant!

Yes, you can eat and balance your health to smell nicer and some ways of doing that is cutting out gluten but for days you have someone else doing the cooking and it contains gluten, you have to reverse the damage. Also you can clear up your skin by eating well BUT I also found ways to pick blackheads without a gadget and without scarring your skin, which I failed at as a teen. My skin as a teen needed saving!

I think people aren't born bad they are just really sick, they had malnutrition, or other imbalance during childhood and they are stuck in old habits/choices. Either they don't know how to overcome or they are so lost to know that there is a less painful way of existing in the world. They've accepted what is currently their reality.

Example of health as a whole package. There are teachings of health and it's a mind and body journey, it's spiritual awakening for those who have felt changed by going to church, it's a mental healing through social community and by being in tune with how you live including what you eat. The community is like therapy, you go because you get feedback on your journey and progress, it keeps you on track and a sense of fulfillment.

Your face along in with your skin is a health map! Your organs health is mapped and shows up, you can dissect your heart, kidneys, and other organ health by looking at your skin and face!

As I write this I laugh because it sounds like a commercial, but that's how I describe stuff, ever since I was a kid and was excited about something or explained what I was thinking, it just how it gets described

California vs Utah

Random culinary memories from childhood

California

Liked:

Gabriella's a delicious italian restaurant

Restaurants I have no clue the name of fine dining at a hotel and one probably in Monterey or on the way to Hearst Castle

Anderson's bakery

Roadside produce, local farm stands were amazing!

Erik's deli is hands down the best tasting sandwiches in the history of ever

Souper salad

Disliked:

All seafood restaurants

Utah

Liked:

Grandpa's cooking, old fashioned enchiladas, green chili, and oatmeal for breakfast every Sunday with toast, also going to KFC with him and eating corn on the cob or crazy bread from little caesars

Sapp brothers

Whole Foods

Indian fry bread

Disliked:

Spaghetti factory

connection

I don't understand how people can be horrible to another person and risk loosing a relationship, specifically family. I think it's sad that not all families are healthy. Isn't family supposed to be the glue? Strength? 

We all have something we are good at. We can't be the best at everything. There is a struggle of sharing what I know with people and also avoiding doing so because they probably think they know it all or don't care. I think that is something my grandpa was good at, was seeing people's strengths and knowing what each person was put on this earth to do.

I think as a family unit, it should be solid. Unfortunately, it isn't always that way. People aren't always capable of not behaving badly, so it makes life a solo thing instead of a comraderi.

childhood

Auntie:

I like cats but then people started buying me everything with cats on it!!

My takeaway:

I better not tell people I like something, there is definitely a big difference between like and love, people tend to get carried away

Uncle:

I'm going back to Cali..Cali

Takeaway: uuhhhm...?? Lol...I don't think so

Parent:

Always going to the mall

My takeaway:

I'm gonna be sick, why do people drive so much? I have the nose of a pregnant lady, story of my life. Thank goodness for online shopping

Grandpa:

smiling wildly, I have some pie and cookies and cake for dessert (he doesn't) compensates his shenanigans with, do you want to go get some ice cream?

My takeaway: loving people is knowing what their love language is, everyone expresses it differently. I didn't eat much ice cream but he loved to go get ice cream, he was my best friend and was such a sweet soul, he was there for me. What is there not to love about the people who were there for you growing up?

There is so much learned or remembered in the little moments with people, even when you don't see how it will matter even years later. I think it's weird to see how different and similar people are. I'm always told how much people are the same but I see the differences that others don't notice. I used to draw a lot for my art class in highschool and there would be two portraits and if you can't capture the differences, no one will know who you have drawn if there isn't the detailed differences, even if they come from the same family, there are strangers that we resemble. No one is an exact copy of another. Mannerisms similar, looks similar, but different experiences and diversity is what makes the beauty of being born, so unique. The similarities are a nice reminder of the best parts of people you care about.

2021

Toast to the new year!

Staying hydrated and making something new for kids to try are some of my simple new year's resolution.

Apparently, I should write down things I like so my family knows. I usually know what they like but I always want to know what food they eat regularly or on special occasions like their birthday.

When my kids have their birthday it's all about what cake or meals they are going to eat that day. It's fun to see which choices are similar or different with each kid.

how you can tell...

Love languages how you give or receive love with friends and family. You can tell who I care about if:

I've ever helped you with anything, showed you how to do something, such as cook or clean or shared my food with you

If I haven't spent much time with you, I probably have never been able to do this for you but it's how I show I care for those that I have been close to

Or took the time to talk to you, I'm super chatty if I haven't seen you in over a decade BUT I also know only like 3 people who I wouldn't want to talk to at all

My receiving love language is simple:

Don't be a jerk or fake, literally, that's it.

ee nee mee nee

What's your favorite food?

My taste hasn't changed much from when I was a child. Only difference is I like eating at home compared to when I was little, but that's probably because of my parents choices in food more than my own. I didn't learn to cook from them either. I remember my uncle and his girlfriend at the time showing me a few simple recipes that were good to make when you were hungry and lazy.

When I lived in California it was diverse in food options, but I have always been a picky eater. I think when I was in Monterey, I ordered artichoke soup, it was perfect. I used to eat an Asian soup that had meat in it, I haven't figured how I could recreate that without meat but it was my favorite meal when I was little, I only had it a few times a year. I liked vegan food specifically Hispanic cuisine/burritos. My earliest memory was eating stir fry and a children's combination plate at a Mexican restaurant when I was about 3 years old. I also remember eating lots of sticks of cheese, I feel bad for little me. I can't believe I ate so much darn cheese. Another memory was when I ordered a bento box at this restaurant in Santa Cruz and veggie sushi. I wouldn't eat raw fish much. I liked pickled ginger but would skip the wasabi.

Veggies, tofu, noodles, and fruit are what I am always in the mood for. Mostly savory dishes with a hint of heat, sweet, sour or salty.

My children are picky eaters but they also haven't had a lot of ethnic dishes like I have either, at least not yet. They like simple meals, so at least it isn't difficult to make everyday.