Wordless Wednesday

A calm day on the water.

Just Like Jerry Seinfeld

Some times you just have to do what Jerry Seinfeld did...talk about nothing. So here I am basically blogging about nothing! Anyway, read on. I think these facts are fun.

1. Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S.Treasury. 
2. Men can read smaller print than women can. 
3. Women can hear better than men. 
4. Coca-Cola was originally green. 
5. It is impossible to lick your elbow. 
6. The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour : 61,000 
7. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 (1-9 forward and backward) 
8. If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. 
9. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. 
10. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes. 
11. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace. 
12. Bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women. 
13. Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil. 
14. Father’s Day has more collect calls than any other day of the year. 
15. “Good Night and Sleep Tight” - In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by Ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the Bed firmer to sleep on. 
16. “Honeymoon” - It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a Month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law With all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their Calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as 'the honeymoon'. 
17. “GOLF” – Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden. Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden'...and thus the word GOLF entered Into the English language.

FINALLY~~ At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!

Any silly or fun facts to add to our list? Send us a comment with yours...

What Does Your Skin Need?

       How much do you really know about what your skin needs? There are four basic skin types: Oily, combination, normal and dry. Your skin type is determined by how much -- or how little -- oil your skin produces. 

     You can take the "skin test." All you need is a piece of tissue. Wipe your face with a clean tissue and observe it. For those having normal skin, the oil does not come on the tissue and your face does not feel tight or flaky. If your skin is oily then there would be oil on the tissue which is seen as transparent spots. The oil comes usually from the nose, forehead and cheek parts. On the other hand if there is oil only in the center part then it is combination skin. The oil comes from the forehead and nose but does not come from the cheeks. For those who have dry skin they will have no oil in the tissue and the skin is left with a feeling of dryness.

                                              

     Here are the four different skin types and their characteristics. 

Type 1: Oily Oily skin tends to shiny with enlarged pores, and is prone to blackheads and blemishes.  Oily skin contains a lot of sebum which helps prevent the skin from drying out. However, oily skin tends to attract more dirt and dust than dry skin. Use warm water to loosen the dirt, use a cleansing soap, then use cold water to rinse. Use toners and astringents. Very oily skin needs no extra moisturizing at all while you are in your teens.

Type 2: Combination/normal Most of us have this kind of skin with medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation, healthy color, may have dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone.  Ideally, you should have one product for the oily areas and one for the dry areas, but this is expensive and unnecessary unless the areas of dry and oily are very different. Use a skin cleanser for the central oily panel, diluted with water for the drier areas.

Type 3: Dry Dry skin looks dry, feels tight, especially after cleansing if you have used soap. It has a tendency towards fine wrinkles, flaking and red patches. Sometimes it is lacking some of the protective sebum and so it reacts to very hot and very cold weather by tightening up and it is easily chapped in dry weather. Always use mild, alcohol-free make up and toner, and a rich, creamy cleanser.  Use warm water to lather and rinse it with cold. Moisturize your face every day, including the throat and the skin around your eyes.

Type 4: Normal . Normal skin is supple, lively, vibrant and elastic. Normal skin is clear, pimple free, soft, smooth and without any greasy or flaky areas. The skin is neither dry nor greasy. Moisturizer could be applied to the face every night before sleep to balance the moisture content in the skin. A mild cleanser could be on normal skin.  This keeps the pores tight. A toner or astringent could be used to remove any traces of cleanser present on the skin. When using toners or astringents make sure these are alcohol free. 

*If you have sensitive skin use cosmetics and skin care products which are alcohol free, emulsifier free and even fragrance.free

*Getting older means that the skin starts to age and certain changes takes place in the skin. The skin shows drastic changes as it becomes wrinkled, dry and various spots and certain growths occur. Exfoliation should be an integral part of any mature skin-care routine.

                                 

Remember proper care to your skin now will result in better skin as you get older!

Wordless Wednesday

Sad...no one showed up for this incredible display of God's artistry.

Wordless Wednesday

So many talented artists in 3rd grade!

Wordless Wednesday

A masterpiece in the making.

Journaling Can Guide, Inspire and Heal

          

     I came across an article about journaling and the many kinds of journals people keep. I don't know that mine is any one kind but it sure has provided me with an outlet for my emotions. This might be a good New Year's Resolution to start.
     I started journaling when my youngest was 15. She was going through a tough time as a young adult wanting more freedom than her parents were willing to give. Looking back, she really wasn't that difficult at all, just being a typical teen-ager. At the time though it seemed like she was hell bent on making my life difficult. Journaling gave me a place to vent and basically feel sorry for myself without anyone making judgements.
     After she got her driver's license life seemed so much better to her and the two of us eventually became good friends again. Still I continued to write. Sometimes to vent, other times to write down my dreams, blessings I was grateful for or just write down things I had observed about life. Sometimes I'd read what I had written before and gained a little insight to happenings in my life. Things I would do differently, unresolved issues that needed attention or successes and challenges.
     I am still journaling 20 years later. My writing now includes a kind of diary about our Christmas, my grandchildren and travels. I don't write everyday but I do journal when I feel that I need to express myself and don't necessarily need someone to respond.
     I would recommend journaling for everyone. It can be a tool to help you find the beautiful things in life when things look bleak. I started writing in a simple notebook but I've seen beautiful journals that would really be fun to write in. If you've never done it, I suggest you try it. You'll get to know yourself a little bit better!