Healthy Or Happy EASY (somewhat) Wierd Recipes

Smoothies! Juices!

They both scream: HEATLHY! right?

I worked on an E-Book where I had to take photos of smoothies, lots of fruits and veggies.

I enjoyed the process. It is not as complex as shooting an animal or someone running, in the night. 

 here are some tips on how to do that: www.photographyblogger.net

Until then, here is what I found in my fridge, juiced it all up and called it:

 My Green Monster

I first wanted to have it as a smoothie, but the celery, won't cooperate, and spinach will become strings...  


((I don't enjoy the taste of celery, in any way shape or form... :/  idk why, i just DON'T))

[...but it's good for ya...]  blah blah blah :P

      A green apple    

     a bunch of spinach

a celery "roll", or how you call that? :)

a mango

I got about 1 liter- (4 cups) of it. I put half in the fridge for next day. 

Did not taste GREAT to me... so I had to FIX it. I dunked in a whole bunch of ice cubes.

I realized- if it's chilled, I can't taste it too much.

And because it did not taste GREAT to me... again.. I had to FIX it even more. I got a straw and "go to town" :))

And the leftovers, I've heard before people actually adding more stuff to it and using it in soups, casseroles, or baking.

I have tried a few times with CARROT JUICE leftovers- made a carrot cake. Great choice!

With this "Green Mess" I've put it in the ground for compost.  :)

CELERY health Benefits


Celery Nutrition Facts



stay sexy! Stay Healthy!

I Feel Orange Today Part II

 Here is the link to my 1st blog about MS and the film I am working on. Check that one first.  :)


     I have some updates.

                    We've shot the 1st re-enactment scene! 

 

 

The actor, Greg Renfro did an amazing job.




We had a make-up artist work on him and add some years to recreate the story. His performance was outstanding.

Event though it was all action, he "told" the story of a father who lived with MS for 31 years, with his talent and great skill. 

 

This little munchkin, played the son.

He interacted in a most natural manner with our main actor. It will show on film their father-son connection.


I am working on this feature length Artistic Documentary to raise awareness about MS.
I've been researching and shooting since may 2012.
Check and share:
MS.artistic.film.documentary









These days I am looking for a seamstress/costume maker as the designs are almost 100% done for a mascot. So if you have any suggestions, send me a message here:   MS.artistic.film.documentary

thank you!


Soon we'll launch a fundraising campaign so don't go far.



Special thanks to KJ for coordinating and set decor, props and casting extras
                          Donovan for opening up his house for this shoot
                            Camielle and her son
                            MUA Amanda
                            Philip Huerta for BTS photos
                            Greg Renfro




In the mean time, the 2nd re-enactment scene is coming up. Check the FB Page  MS.artistic.film.documentary for photos and news.

stay sexy everyone!

About My Culture- The Eastern European- Part II

Welcome back to PART 2


                             here is  Part I in case you missed it :) 






 

Different cultures.
Somethings you/I do may seem rude. Mostly is unintended. It gets to be funny if talked about it. Here are "some" of the differences I have seen in US from where I grew up. 


This time I am going to start with the DO NOT section 

                  DO NOT  

Do not stand with your hands in your pockets. This is considered rude. 

Avoid shaking hands and giving things across a threshold of a house, room, or office.  It is best to cross the threshold completely before shaking a host's hand when arriving and leaving.   

It is considered rude to point with your finger. It’s better to use the whole hand.  

Putting one’s feet up on the furniture is considered extremely bad form, as is showing the soles of your shoes to someone.  

The American “Ok” sign and thumbs up sign are rude gestures.  

Putting your thumb in between your middle and index finger while making a fist is an obscene gesture.  

When shaking hands with someone, be sure to take off your gloves, as it is considered rude not to. 

Speaking or laughing loudly in public is considered rude, as Russians are generally reserved and somber.


 
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When in public
 Good grooming and polite deportment is essential, lest one risk being labeled "uncultured" by an elder. Since the collapse of Communism, many young Russians have become rich. Traditionally it was considered good manners to not call attention to oneself. Although wealthy Russians may flaunt their cell phones, wear expensive clothing and jewelry and drive foreign luxury cars, they are often looked down upon by their countrymen for flaunting their wealth.

Socializing  
Negotiations with Russians often involve flared tempers. During negotiations and meetings, temper tantrums and walkouts often occur. 
Night clubs and bars are popular places for students to socialize. Going to sporting events are common as well. There are also many student festivals. 
Drinking is acceptable in designated areas. It is not polite to be excessively drunk in public, but it happens quite often. Smoking is acceptable in designated areas.  
*(There is a 18 year old drinking age, and rarely enforced.  It is common to see preteens, and even younger children, drinking alcoholic drinks) 
Flicking the throat with the index finger can mean, “I want a drink” or “he/she is drunk”.
Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
No smoking age limit, no club entrance age limit.
*(There are vending machines with cigarettes in many bus stops in the cities)
*(If you are well groomed, clean dressed, semi prepped - for men, you will be allowed to enter the night club. If not, no matter how much money you offer/bribe the bouncer with, he will not let you in)
The clubs stay open mostly 24 hours. Most close when the sun comes up for a few hours.
Many during open to serve breakfast as they make a few small changes from the nightclub to day time locale.
Traditionally men ask women out, but it is acceptable for women to take the initiative. 
Most men do not tend be forward or overly aggressive. Many are passive and shy. 
*(In clubs, when dancing men dance with men and women with women as well, without having the "category of being homosexuals)
*(best friends of any gender do hold hands while walking down the street, again, with no issue) 
Chivalry is still valued. Men are expected to hold the door, offer their seat, offer their coat, etc.
 
Meeting Etiquette
The typical greeting is a firm, almost bone-crushing handshake while maintaining direct eye contact and giving the appropriate greeting for  the time of day.
When men shake hands with women, the handshake is less firm.
When female friends meet, they kiss on the cheek three times, starting with the left and then alternating.
When close male friends meet, they may pat each other on the back and hug. 
Titles are important and it is best to address people directly by using Mr." Gaspodin", Mrs./Miss " Gaspazhah", followed by the surname.  
One should always wait to be invited to use first names before doing so yourself. 
*(It is very uncommon to call someone else "mom", "sister", "cousin", "auntie" if they are not blood related.
 During conversations, an arm's length of personal space tends to be the norm. 
There is not that much touching during conversations, especially at first meetings.  Friends and family tend to touch more.



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 Romantic/Tough Area

Romantic love is acceptable and open, with little stigma for premarital sex or even unplanned pregnancies. Women do not bring the boyfriends to the parents house. They first meet in a "neutral" territory.
During childbirth, men are kept out of the hospital room, and women are expected to stay stoic and refrain from crying or showing pain.
After birth the woman is paid by the state a 3/4 of the salary for 2 years to stay home with the baby.
*(In Bulgaria is 3 years)
During the Communist era, women were expected to work outside the home, but that is changing and now men are stepping again into the roles of providers.
Men bring flowers on dates. They pick the restaurant, pick the best table.
Woman chooses which side to sit.
Men make sure the glass is never empty and yet they do not get drunk. 


When entering a venue:

The man takes his hat off. Women are allowed to keep their headgear on. 

A restaurant, business building, someone's home, theater, always the woman enters first!
  It is rude for the man to enter first or together, in the same time. 
 The only place where the man enters first is in a nightclub and exits after the woman. The explanation for this is: A club is usually for "pick-ups". When the woman enters first, means she is available, she is single, ok for men to approach. When the man enters first then the lady, is a non-verbal way of telling others to back off. 
When exiting the club, the lady exits first then the man- that means they are together. If she exits last, that means that she is available, and men will exit after and approach her outside. 

While inside, a drink is offered as in: "What would you like to drink?" not: "Would you like to drink?"

Also, offer a seat as soon as possible. 

When walking on the street:

The woman is never walking to the road side. 
If she is exposed to the cars, means she is a street walker, shown off by the "pimp".



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part III coming soon.

Big Boobs! Big Problems! Bust'DD

Listen to this!! while you read. :)          The bigger, the better, right?   well... in most cases ;)

                 

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We'll talk body parts in a few. This is a filmmaker's page.  Remember?! 

      Shooting in such intimate settings, keeping composure, staying professional. No unnecessary comments!

  Making the models feel comfortable, at ease to cooperate and get the shoot done within the allocated time. 

   Having the lights and the set ready for when the models arrive. Keep the staff to a minimum. 

<--------this is funny 
How can it be?


I've learned as I was measured.. 

 check it out- a fun house party with only women with measuring tapes!  ha!

ya. Don't think too dirty!  lol 



In a similar setting, I've got measured and the number was waaaay off!   

The solution is coming soon. Right now the "inventors" are looking for a skilled bra designer to work with. Anyone interested, let me know or just go on their FB page. https://www.facebook.com/Bustdd and message them directly. 

This photo is from the actual   shoot of the commercial. On the right, it's Laura.

And Kim- the other BUST'DD.    Fun and any time willing to measure you, so get comfortable. 

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 Check out the development of this amazing new concept and the company!

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I feel Orange today! Is that normal?

            here is a quick scenario. {go visual}

Imagine tomorrow you wake up and your whole arm is still asleep. You might think you slept on it, and it's numb, and will come back to "its senses" soon. Go on with your morning routine.

[talking about the morning routine: i have no idea what's your beliefs, therefore I will go ahead and suggest something (new) for you to listen:  click here  <- it's just Hindu Mantras. no harm :)
]

Go do your thing, stretch, take your pajamas off, drain the pipes, brush your areas that need brushing, wash the ones in need, and, oh yeah- roll off the bed, not your eyes!  (0)_(0)  not necessarily in that order.

              you eat, your arm is still numb. it feels tingly at the fingers.  you go to work, your arm starts to feel like you are wearing a thick glove when you touch things...

                                                                   FFWD TIME: 3 months later

 your arm is still numb. have went to get checked and there is no answer for it from the medical perspective.

should I FFWD more or tell you more?   FFWD was my answer too! (*~*)

                                                                  FFWD TIME: 3 months later

 your coworker gives you a mini TWIX candy bar (your favorite!) and you have a hell of a time trying to tear the wrapper open...

have yOu heard of MS? Did you kNow my Fav color Is OrangE? aNd yEt that I aM allergIc to oRanges? dOes it boTher you thAt I writE liKe ThiS?

click on: how about this!

this could be MS. a symptom.. scary right? I am working on making an independent documentary from the patient's point of view about MS. How it is to live with it and how people cope with it. 
         DID YOU KNOW, THERE IS NO CURE, YET?!     google it! and: wear one if you care

https://www.facebook.com/MS.artistic.film.documentary

Did you know Jack Osborne got diagnosed? here is his PSA. I am surprised that it has so little views..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab3HyPnOKPc


and of course I had to throw in there a video with loveable cats. enjoy:
https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10200351482521964

stay sexy!