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Monday, March 28, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
NPR: How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick
This is a very interesting interview with physician Kevin Patterson, explaining the differences and consequences of a Western Diet compared with their ancestor's diet.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Spring Time
Before my trip to Colombia, I went shopping and came back empty handed. Not because there wasn't anything cute, but because I didn't know what was needed in my wardrobe. So I cut up the last two issues of Marie Claire and made my own collage of outfits that are great for spring and summer. This helped immensely because the next day I found some beautiful things from a buy/sell/trade store in St. Petersburg. (photo's coming soon)
Positive Atmosphere
This is my room in Lutz, Florida. Recently my family and I redecorated it, and the pieces are amazing! The desk/dresser is my favorite part
It's pretty unique because the lady applied a metallic finished to it, and added the chicken wire for added storage on the side. It's ideal for small spaces and can be used for clothing and office supplies.
The desk is from a new store in South Tampa, called Forty Three oh3.
The Chair! Oh how I love this chair! It's actually a set of two my mom and I bought at an antique store in Plant City. The details are incredible. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the place we bought it from, but the tiny downtown of Plant City has boutique shops to spend the day finding treasures. The chairs are estimated to be made in the late 1800's, and we bought them at a stellar price of $95 for both.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Total Bien in Colombia. CHIMBAAA
Carnivale 2011!
These young girls made my trip! The first stop off the plane in Bogota was here, where we delivered some spanish books! We played games like rock paper scissors, down by the bay, braided eachothers hair all with little to no verbal actions.
BOOKS!
They've got mad skills. Impressive
Hair time! I bet Michelle is happy I didn't post a picture of her hair.
Hostel Muscia in Bogota
Well deserved meal.
Barranquilla, Colombia
Pre-Celebrations for the Carnivale
Jen and Michelle
Dance party all day every day
Local Musicians in traditional Canivale attire
Hotel Skal pool side
Jimmy
By far my favorite picture from the trip. This front desk killed me every time. The little boy speaks english, so we reffered to him as "the 9 year old manager." Jose, was his name and he was always reading "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid" in english. So, my corny side came out and I called him a wimpy kid at every chance possible.
Mo.
My german buddy
Shopping time at the market
Traditional Carnivale Dress
Lunch is served
Take me back, now please
$3
The music never stops
I hate you.
Coolest jeep in town
That's the owner of the blue jeep, with the wig on
Jimmy's friend!
He kinda scared me, for real
BEAUTIFUL Hostel in Taganga
Take me back now please
On our way to Parko Tayrona.
And the day long hike begins
Up and down a mountain of rocks, it was pretty intense!
Break #1
Pinch me please
Mars?
Or Pacman?
The brid with bright green feet!
The Bro's!
Handmade Kite!
Where the water sparkles gold
Pueblito
Destination, at last
haha
Good morning, Sunshine!
Paradise.
No electricity, no worries.
Coconut time!
Not as easy as it looks, those things are tough.
View of the property shoreline, almost complete
Chillin
Eating table
My favorite meals were here.
Kitchen
He only gets power for one hour each night when the sun goes down.
Beds
Just a 20 minute hike away
So refreshing!!
They lived in the jungle we hiked through. Yeah.
Food! Water! Break!
Shore of Taganga.
This is the inlet Jimmy and I paddle boarded on.
He wanted his picture taken of his baby.
We ate lunch here, off the front main strip for a quarter of the price.
(this was when it was closed)
Smile!
Back from their spear fishing trip.
