O Rama Federation Magazine

Independent magazine showcasing international artists and their talents.

 "O Rama" meaning like a 'wide view'  and "Federation" because every artists that submits him/herself had the freedom to reveal about themselves whatever wishes to the world.

 Started because my first time I was published- in a magazine with two poems- I couldn't stop smiling for about two weeks. I wanted to recreate that feeling for others too.

Here are some of the covers. We had artists from around the world and from various fields. Some examples: clay miniature animals creator, DJ, balalaika player, oil painter, cosplayers, photographers, models, singers, acrobats, actors, and many more.

If you'd like to check it out or be featured, message: https://www.facebook.com/O.RAMA.FEDERATION 

Incapacitated.. but still functioning

Handy-capped!
  and here comes the irony: 

In my spare time, I practice CAPOEIRA. I adore this sport.
 In my other "spare time" I shoot people. (with my camera)
 and so on... 
 
Lately, my thumb got so injured, that the tendon needs a break, OR IT WILL BREAK. The blood escaped the vein and got so close to the skin, my thumb looked like an EGGPLANT.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE EGGPLANT SALAD. (Recipe coming after a few paragraphs, maybe)
 Double the size, the "ripe" color of an eggplant, and painful like salt in your eyes.

 This is the best I can do with my RIGHT hand. Not too dramatic. Right?

WRONG!

 

Did I mention I am a lefty?

 

That changes things. It is like learning to walk all over again. Not to mention most of the kitchen utensils are not lefty-friendly, that includes most of the scissors. I still managed to make a few bow ties.

 

CULTURAL CORNER:

Papillon -in French is the bowtie. it means butterfly. See the resemblance?

Farfalle- is the Italian pasta from FARFALLA- butterfly; cravatta a farfalla.

 

shop here for your own bowtie   more to come :)

Not being able to do other things, I actually climbed a mountain. Whatta Hike!  LOL  Awesome view, agreed?

Peep me! I realized these are good!  

Let's accessorize. How is that?

Idea came from a friend, and it's genius. (You will get to meet him soon).  (Come back to future posts, so you can see where ME AND MY THUMB have been and how it got "fashioned"up :))

 I will leave you on this note: the magazine is OUT!!  :)

and it's already having unusual readers! 

SAY hi! TO MY FISHIES!  XOXO

 Get your own copy on here! 

o-rama-federation 1st Issue

Breakups...

and their effect on your physical body.

Did you know that after an emotional breakup your body feels pain when seeing a photo of your ex?

 

 Same it feels when you leave your favorite place, like selling your house, or losing your favorite shirt..

We love, we fall in love.. better said: FALL IN STUPID. Only when you are over your ears in love you do things you never would if you were "thinking normal"

:))

What is that, anyways? Makes me laugh just thinking about it. We fall in stupid, though. You sit and reflect.

Why we pick the broken heart up, patch it up and then, here we go again. Looking for "love" a.k.a. the next one who will break it in more pieces than it was. The sense of belonging, maybe? The tingle you get in your stomach, or your toes, or wherever you feel it, can't be replaced. Or can it?

Food. It can do the trick. The fullness sensation can be a way!

 

That is what bodybuilders can say as well. Being in the gym, feeling the "sweet burn" of the muscle growing fixes everything. Then the result, the visual result, is pretty awesome! ;) check this guy out 

 Eye candy. 

A breakup does lots of damage if you've invested a lot of yourself in that relationship. Or it can do absolutely nothing, if all it was just a "fling". Men usually, (not all macho) get over a breakup easier. I say: MYTH!

              LOVE IS PAIN

also this video  can explain it better:   video that explains like WHOA!

I am not sure what advice to give for the ones that have broken hearts. Hold on to your sanity and don't do anything stupid. (really!) This too shall pass. Time is of the essence. :P  Let it come and go. During the tic-tacs do something constructive. Fill your time with new activities or old ones. Find a new hobby. Go on a vacation. Find a support group. Meetup has interesting groups that seriously can fit any and everything you can think of.

stay sexy!   xoxo

Stay Healthy. Which is harder? Workout or diet?

  

 here is my little page- where

 I am collecting ideas fro a good easy, practical, healthy life

EasyLifeStyle101

Many say it's tougher to maintain the diet than the actual work out... What do you think?

I second that.  :)  it's hard to keep away from cookies, chocolate, icecream... I have not only one sweet tooth, I have several!!!   

http://www.brazilianbodyfit.com/ 

this is FABIO

I have quite a few friends who work out and maintain a healthy life style that is to envy. 

This is VAHANA- an awesome pro bodybuilder.
https://www.facebook.com/dorcisvahana

So, here it is. You can add your own motivational photos, tips, ideas of how to make your life style easier, more practical, to live happy and healthy overall :)  (no politics, plz)
   

https://www.facebook.com/EasyLifeStyle101

And this is King. (page coming soon)

Kicking A$$ While Dancing - aka CAPOEIRA

Have you ever thought that Capoeira is more than "just a dance"?!

"Sure looks like it" - I've heard often.

What is capoeira?

A mix of culture and fitness blended perfectly preserving authentic history.

How often can you get your cardio, leg day and upper body all in one? All on music?

In a roda!       Roda: a place where people come from all over the world to share their skills and learn from each other new tricks.

see PHOTOS from an Amazing BATIZADO!

Want to learn more?  http://www.capoeirabrasil.com

decor Capoeira Style   for sale   Gatinha LOVE! xoxo    ginga-player cellphone charms

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!