Happy Veteran's Day!

Just want to say a huge THANK YOU to all those who have fought for and given their lives for our country!!!

Link below takes you to the video for "American Soldier" by Toby Keith

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qUzrueLin4


"And I will always do my duty no matter what the price-I’ve counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice-Oh and I don’t want to die for you, but if dyin’s asked of me-I’ll bear that cross with honor, cause freedom don’t come free.-I’m an American Soldier an American-Beside my brothers and my sisters, I will proudly take a stand-When liberty’s in jeopardy, I will always do what’s rightI’m out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight-American Soldier, I’m an American, Soldier."


Link below is to the Yahoo story today on the history and significance of today!
"The 11th Hour: The Date Behind Veterans Day":

http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/93165?fp=1#

Thank you for your sacrifice!

Simple Ways to Prevent H1N1

These are from Dr. Vinay Goyal a MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensivist & Thyroid Specialist) with clinical experience of over 20 years. For those who did not get these via email, please read! Some are no-brainers (vitamin C and hand washing) but I didn't think of cleaning out my nose! ;D

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.

5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

With the weather changing here in Ohio it is esp. important that we do these! Wishing everyone a happy and HEALTHY fall!! :)

2009 Grape Jamboree!

For those who don't know! Description from the website:

"September 26th & September 27th, 2009 The Geneva Grape Jamboree celebrates the harvesting of the local grapes. Visitors may taste freshly squeezed grape juice, wine, and various other grape products. All grand-stand entertainment, including the grape stomping contest, is free. Miss Grapette is featured in the two giant parades each afternoon: Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Rides, crafts, food, and other concessions pack the downtown streets during this grape filled weekend."

official link: http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=133046418021&h=ZHYot&u=qSHVQ&ref=nf

Just something different to do that's relaxing and fun! In the center of the town around all the antique shops and cafes as well!!!

A.D.A. Website

What's going on at work...
September 12th I will be walking in the 2009 Step Out Diabetes Walk held by the American Diabetes Association (A.D.A.)
Diabetes is a growing disease in America and we still don't know what exactly causes it! (although genetics and environment seem to play a part)
Just wanted to share the link for the website! If you have or know someone who has diabetes it is full of great resources! Also gives information for people who may have diabetes in the future due to their family history!

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geusASCqBKoQYAAtlXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEybmUzb29vBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2FjMgR2dGlkA0Y5NDVfNzM-/SIG=11c623cr4/EXP=1252088722/**http%3a//www.diabetes.org/


The walk is held rain or shine so let's hope for the sun to be out!!! ;p

Why I May be Forced to Use the Men's Bathroom....

Below is a list of things that I cannot answer as to why they occur. They are in regards to the Ladies Restroom at work. Some things are apparently beyond my understanding.

**Disclaimer - these are disgusting.**

1.) Changing the toilet paper roll: seriously. I know that it takes an extra second and sometimes it's a pain to get that latch undone, but really, I think you can do it.

2.) "Dripping": Do I need to say more?
PLEASE, wait until you are completely done before standing.

3.) Not flushing: Really? Do you do this at home? I would like to say thank you. Thank you for brightening my afternoon - because the first thing that I want to do before I go to the bathroom is flush your waste, especially when it's number 2...

4.) Missing the trash can: this is a tough one, I missed do I bend over and pick it up, or do I leave it...yup, it's a tough one.


And last but certainly not least:

5.) Number 2: If you must go number 2 at work, use the air freshener and see number 3.

I apologize if this seems dramatized or like venting I assure you, I am NOT exaggerating and it IS venting...but only after enduring it 5 days a week for 11 months.

Quick School Update

Just wanted to share with you all that I'm officially ready to go back to school! Yay lol I feel like such a bum at this in-between stage! ;p As most of you know I have a year-and-a-half left till I have my B.A. and it is not an option for me to go during the day so I am going to school in Stow at night, just like before so I can finish! Thanks for all the thoughts and concerns lol it is still my plan to finish (eventually) lol and that's where it is at right now!! ;p

Don't Forget to Remember!

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men
who signed the Declaration of Independence? Do you realize that by signing they officially named themselves "traitors"?


Five signers were captured by the British as traitors,
and tortured before they died.
Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army;
another had two sons captured.
Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or
hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes,
and their sacred honor.What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.
Eleven were merchants,
nine were farmers and large plantation owners;
men of means, well educated,
but they signed the Declaration of Independence
knowing full well that the penalty would be death if
they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and
trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the
British Navy. He sold his home and properties to
pay his debts, and died in rags.
Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British
that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.
He served in the Congress without pay, and his family
was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him,
and poverty was his reward.
Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer,
Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Rutledge, and Middleton.
At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that
the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson
home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General
George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed,
and Nelson died bankrupt.
Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed.
The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.
John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying.
Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill
were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests
and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his
children vanished.

I know it's hard for us to imagine because we have had Freedom our whole lives, but the day we forget how we became so fortunate, is the day we begin to lose our freedom! Remember the cycle of history, apathy comes before enslavement. So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and
silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.
Remember: freedom is never free!

Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday weekend!!! Hopefully it doesn't rain!!! :(

Pics from the Memorial Day Picnic!

Here are a few pics from Memorial Day! I Wish I had gotten a few more though, I forgot I had my camera in the morning and then the afternoon was spent playing volley-ball!!

Montage!

Hey everyone! Here is the montage from last Saturday! I shared one on Facebook, but it was a rough draft, so if you watch again, and it's different, you're not crazy! ;p

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