I feel extremely good about crafting! Doing my Henna to be exact (Or photography, and all the other crafty things I love). It honestly makes me feel SO good and I definitely see it getting somewhere in the near future. I just wish I focused more on it before but I had a lot to accomplish then. I guess it is all happening when its the right time! I don't know if it might seem weird, but deep down I feel so passionate about these things. I hope the passion shows in my work because every single piece I do, I make sure it satisfies ME 100% first.  If it touches my heart, then I feel good about passing it on to others (the things that I do sell).  If I had the money, I would definitely quit everything else and choose this as my career. With the nursing career I chose, I would like to try my best to squeeze the craft in somewhere. I refuse to leave it behind.


Here is an update of my new works =) 


Please give me some feedback, as it helps me decide which colors,designs,products are liked more! Thanks !! 


My new logo:

QOTW!

(Question Of The Week)


We all know eating in the city can be quite expensive. Especially if you work around there and like commuting back and fourth doesn't kick our ass already! To begin with, it is hard to find a place that is healthy, delicious, AND cheap. Also, you especially get tired of eating the same thing, once you've tried it all. 


There are a few wonderful and reasonably priced places that I recommend:

• Kati Rolls on 39th between 5th and 6th Ave - delicious Indian rolls in a variety of fillings Veg and Non Veg. My favorite of them all is the Aloo masala roll.  2 for only $8, not bad =) http://www.thekatirollcompany.com/menu.html

• Kashmir Grill $1 Burger spot btwn 38th and 39th on 8th ave- awesome burgers for $1 and some change , double and triple deckers for only a few bucks more

• Who can forget the $1 pizza! there just about everywhere now. My favorite around the midtown area is on 7th ave between 39th and 38th Ave

• Gyro Cart on 39th Street between Madison and 5th Ave

What places do you recommend in the Midtown area? What is your favorite spot to eat in the city, that is inexpensive? 

Weight loss goal

Lets see how many days it takes me to lose 15 lbs!
Day 1 of working out :


My, this is harder than I thought! Got one whole hour of exercise today nd I'm extremely exhausted.felt like my legs were gonna break. Hope to lose at least something by the end of next week :) can't wait to reach my weight goal of about 115 !


(I feel guilty cuz i'm eating a bag of chips while writing this :x lol need to work on my diet as well! only then will I be able to lose it) 

QOTW!

(Question Of The Week)


When it comes to friendship, I try my best to give it my 100%.  One part of friendship, to me, is being able to express my opinions to them whether it is in their favor or not. I feel obligated to, as their friend to look out for them even when they are not looking out for themselves. Sometimes people are not aware of the situation they are in, and a third person can see the whole issue better.  Which is when good friends come in.   I have been struggling with something in my head for the past few days and don't know how to let it out. When I see a good friend of mine doing something which I perceive will have a nasty outcome, I can't help myself but to express my honest opinion to them because I don't want to see them getting hurt again and again. Especially when you know all that they've been through and they're just making a stupid decision once again. Whether they will listen to me or not, is simply out of the question. Because I feel like one has to go through something on their own to learn from their mistakes, no matter how much you can tell them otherwise.  I would still take the chance and express myself, even if my friends would be upset with me. In the long run, I would hope for them to realize their mistake and see that I meant the best for them in my heart. 


How would you give advice to a friend who you know won't take it?  or how do you even address an issue to them, with them thinking you know nothing about it (or that you "won't understand")? 

I finally managed to work on my website! I will be trying it for about a month and depending on how it goes I will either keep it or close it! Let me know what you guys think! Please =) I need some kind of feedback, I would appreciate it <3 


http://smhennadesigns.vpweb.com/

Here are some more interesting facts that I came across and that I'd like to share!

WATER or COKE - Can you believe this....?

WATER

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (also applies to half the world population)

#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.
#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.
#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79% and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?

COKE
#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.
#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion. Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
#8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.


FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
#1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches
calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.
#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) the commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.
#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years!

So the question is, are you ready to drink this multi-purpose cleaner?!

For people who learn visually here are a few interesting pics =)

QOTW!

(Question Of The Week)


Sometimes you just need to appreciate yourself for all that you are inside AND out.   Self love is most important because it reflects how well you treat others.  If we feel good about ourselves, only then are we able to open heartedly accept others. There are enough critiques out there, for both women and men and we must not be one of them for ourselves.  Were always plagued about how a 'perfect' woman should be like, thin, tall, pretty,young etc. and how a 'perfect' man should be, tall, handsome,nice body, no bald spots, etc.  We need to let go of those stereotypes because no one is perfect nor will they ever be. There is always one flaw we can point out in ourselves only because of this "image" that society creates and our need to meet it. 


Give yourself a break! There is no need to please anyone but yourself. Get comfortable with WHO you are as a person. Set goals for yourself that you must meet in order to feel achievement. Lose a couple of pounds to maintain a healthy weight, NOT because people tell you that you need to lose it.   Do something nice for yourself, its ok to give yourself a treat whatever it may be.  Be kind to others and to yourself. Take responsibility of YOUR life, don't let others take it for you. You are more than capable enough to do so =) 


It seems a bit hypocritical of me to write this, because I judge myself a lot as well. BUT I thought i'd share my personal goals perhaps for some encouragement (for myself and YOU).  I always put others before me and I am conscious about what other people think (certain times, not all). 


What I would like to work on is my weight.  I was never self conscious about my weight, ever. but recently, this is one thing I have been wanting to do for myself. To get to my ideal weight 120lbs!  It would definitely help me love myself more, as well as boost my self esteem up!


How do you 'love yourself' ? I'd love to hear what you do to look/feel good about yourself. OR what your goals are to do so.

New projects!

So far I have been keeping up with my goals! Below, are pics of my new projects I've been working on. After going through SEVERAL glue seals, I finally found the right one! I've tried about 3-4 different seals, and finally with the right one I can bang out these crafts in a jiffy.

The first is a photo frame.

• Fits a 4x6 picture
• Wooden frame
• Decorated with Henna patterns 
• Sealed with a glossy and glittery finish

Second, A Jewelry box

• Wooden hinge box
• Decorated with Henna patterns
• It is unfinished, still working out the design in my head =) will post up pics of the finished box in a few days

Third, A candle

• Scented medium sized purple candle
• Decorated with Henna patterns
• Sealed with a glossy and glittery finish

The other 2 candles are not sealed with a finish yet, still working on it =) I have more exciting projects in my mind (hint: has to do with henna as well!)

If anyone would like these items customized with names/text, different sizes,colors,designs  please do let me know. They are great personalized gifts for birthdays,baby showers,weddings,centerpieces for events(candles), and almost everything! 

Follow up on my no soda diet: 


So the last time I had any soda in my system was this past Friday(3/30/12).  I had only 2 sips and I couldn't drink any more. It was extremely sweet and had a nasty taste. YES! I'm getting somewhere. I'm proud of myself because I used to drink it every single day and now I have withdrawals about once a month or so or the max twice! I've been drinking plenty of water, more than usual and of course my new fav drink, Vitamin Water! It tastes awesome and the labels are quite entertaining =)  My favorite flavors are dragonfruit, and the kiwi strawberry!

Contest 1200 Winner!

We have a winner!! Congrats to Cicely C. (http://singlemomtrepeneur.blogspot.com/) I'd like to thank you for participating and would ask that you just send me a message answering the 2 questions below: 

• Mailing address where you would like the gift to be sent to:
• Your favorite color:

Spring 2012 Goals!

My goal for the next few weeks: 

• Organize a Henna Party! I'm deciding on a date to have a little henna picnic which will include henna, photo-shoots by me, and snacks! Deciding the location at the moment, most likely Central park or a park in New Jersey.  There will be a fee of only $5 per person to come to the picnic OR only $10 to get your henna and pictures.
• Focus on my Henna and Bangles page. This includes, coming up with new ideas to promote it, new items to put up, etc
• Work on some henna candle centerpieces for my friends baby shower
• Work on my website for the Henna page
• Have fun :D 

If anyone has any suggestions for a nice place (preferably somewhere with flowers and trees) Please do let me know as well as if you would like to be a part of the picnic!   

QOTW!

(Question Of The Week)


There are times in my life where I feel completely stuck. Like I don't know which way to go. I feel like i'm juggling way too many things at once. There is so much I wish and plan to do, but while working on one, I either completely let go of the other task or its very minimal.  I'm always trying to think positive and do positive things! I feel the lack of support sometimes, even though I have many loved ones who always support me.  Even though those people are physically there, I still feel alone. I dislike being so independent sometimes, but I guess it has its pros and cons. I've been extra sensitive for the past few days, lacking self confidence, self worth, and feel plain old 'shitty'. I don't necessarily feel stressed, but more like lost and trying to figure out what to do next .
My resolution to clear my cloudy mind: Photography, Henna, Jewelry making, just keeping myself as busy as I can be. Trying to find positive things in myself, FOR myself. Wearing my favorite shirt, or scarf, or socks, or jewelry, or undergarment ,or wearing my favorite color, that makes me feel beautiful. 


What is the one thing you wear or do, when you feel lost? How do you lift your own spirits up, without the help of anyone?