Can You Really Take Their Word For It?

A few months ago there were some people on the news…

And they owned an ice cream parlor…

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And at that ice cream parlor they served ice cream…

Strawberry, vanilla, chocolate,

And everyone’s favorite…

Roast chicken.

No, you didn’t read it wrong…

I did say roast chicken.

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Yes, roast chicken flavored ice cream.

From some weird place that served weired ice cream.

That’s just weird to me.

And this is the only word I can think of that properly describes the menu.

Hmmm…let me try to remember exactly what it was I saw…

Ok, so they will specially make your desired flavor for you...

If it’s not made already.

Whatever you like.

And I mean whatever you like… (as long as it is an option there of course).

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And there were plenty of options, trust me.

So, here are a few items I remembered from the menu…

Asparagus

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Beets

Chicken

and

Cheeseburger

Wow.

I don’t remember exactly how they did it, but they did it.

However, there were some flavors that sparked my interest…

Apple Cinnamon

Blueberry

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Waffle (yes, waffle flavored)

and

Almond

Now, these flavors are just to name a few.

I remember seeing a “clip” of the ice cream shop and there was a whole bunch of things to choose from.

Probably stuff even crazier than the chicken flavored.

Anyways, one of the news anchors tried the beet flavor and another tried the chicken flavor…

“Mmmm…this is excellent!”

“Oh, this is really good.”

“Mmmmmmmmmm, not bad.”

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Yea right!!!

Ok, I like chicken and asparagus and all…

But for ice cream?

Nah.

I don’t know, maybe it’s just me…

And I know this has to be intriguing to some people…and that’s fine.

And I know there is someone reading this blog right now who would LOVE to have a chicken flavored ice cream cone…

But not for me…

NO.

And I’m up to try new things…

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Hey why not…

I’d probably try it in a little sampler cup, you know, like the ones they give you at Baskin Robbins?

But to order a few big scoops of chicken flavored ice cream…

And then eat it on a cone…

And hey, why not add chocolate syrup and sprinkles??

NO.

So ever since then, I noticed that people who try food on television NEVER say

“I don’t like this.”

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Politely and simply put.

Honestly, I can’t recall a time when I heard a news person say...

“Oh, now I don’t like that too much.”

And the same goes for talk shows.

Ok now, I know these people are on television and rude remarks may get you…

A)     Fired

         or

B)      Sued

And who wants to “ruin anyone’s reputation” or get fired?

Totally understandable (as far as the rudeness goes).

But really…

Pay attention to this.

Think about it…

Have you ever heard a TV personality say they didn’t like the food they were sampling?

Can it always be “sooooo good?”

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I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

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The Inspiration of Music

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What would we do without music?

Have you ever thought about this?

What if music were never invented?

How would we sing praise?

Dance…

Unwind…

Clean house…

How would we celebrate birthdays?

How different would our drive home be?

Now that we’re starting to brainstorm, do you see how much the world needs music?

The love of music (or at least the use of music) is something we all have in common…

rq?

No matter where we are in the globe…

No matter what language or genre…

Crazy when you think about it huh?

And, with that being said, I realize how much of an inspiration music can be to us in different areas in our lives.

Especially at the gym.

There’s nothing like some good “upbeat sound” to boil the blood.

And by the looks of the other people at the gym, I’d say they have to agree.

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Practically everyone there listens to music while they work out.

And of course there is a selected few that choose to be “in the zone” quietly.

Well not in complete silence…

A gym is a gym.

I think it’s safe to assume that they all sound pretty much the same.

You know...

Grunting…

Weights banging together…

A few squeaky machines...

The sounds of busy feet…

Not to mention the music on the overhead music system.

Now, I don’t know if there is a “set station” that’s required to play at that dial and only that dial at all times…

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But I heard something on the overhead that surly amused me today J

Now, I’d be surprised if somebody actually chose this particular satellite feed on purpose…

That’s why I was wondering if certain places have a required music selection that the company has to abide by.

Anyways…

As I’m turning on my iPod and tying my hair back, I couldn’t help but to notice…

The song went something like this…

“Not to particular…not to precise…cheeseburger in paradise”

What?!

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Hahahaha!

Really?!

At the gym?!

Talk about motivation!

And boy does he (the artist) get into detail.

He talks about the bun being all warm…

The lettuce…

The tomatoes…

AND the pickles!

How could I forget these lyrics?

I've never heard a song like this...

Ever!

Not even on a fast food commercial…

But, I sure did at the gym!

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I came home and googled the “punchline” and there you go.

The song is called Cheeseburger in Paradise, by Jimmy Buffett.

Check it out.

So, my guess is that no one noticed (except for me, of course)…

But that’s just a guess.

I’m assuming this because the gym is noisy and like I said before, practically everyone has their headphones on.

So there you go.

Music can be inspirational…

Or in this case, it might’ve inspired some to work “that much harder” and want to work that cheeseburger off…

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Or

It might’ve inspired some to blow off their diet and head to the nearest drive-thru.

What do you think?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

Please don’t hesitate to tell me what’s On Ur Mind.







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Peeling Out on a Banana



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“Watch out for that banana peel!”

Have you ever heard anyone say this?

I’m assuming the answer is no.

However, I’ve seen cartoon characters slip and fall on banana peels…but never in real life.

My question is…

"Can this really happen?"

Can someone really slip and fall on a banana peel?



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Or is this just a myth?

Well if you’ve been following my blog then you know that I just had to do some research on this...

And believe it or not, this myth has raised more eyebrows then you think.



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I was actually kind of shocked that so many people were curious about this question.

There were even experiments conducted on this myth by the TV show “Myth Busters.”

Here is a link to one of their experiments I found on YouTube.

So if you just watched the video, then you would find that the myth is not true…

Unless of course you are walking on hundreds of banana peels (like that happens every day)…

Or as Myth Busters would say, “The myth was busted.”

Yea, ok, there is somewhat of a natural lubricant inside of the peel…

And yes, it may be slippery…



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And there is probably a chance that you can actually slip and fall on a banana peel…

But wouldn’t that be the same for any foreign object on the floor?

Think about it.

If there is something on the floor that you don’t see, and you step on it or stumble over it...

There is a chance that you can actually slip and fall…

Banana peel or not.



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It could be a child’s toy, a pair of shoes, a paper towel…

Do you get what I’m saying?

So personally, I’d have to agree with Myth Busters on this one.

What do you think?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

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Rock a Bye Baby

I know we’ve all heard of this one.



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And I know at one time or another we have sung this song to our children or at least someone else’s (maybe you were babysitting or something)…

Anyways, have you ever really thought about what you were singing?

Just to refresh your memory, read this:

Rock a bye baby, on the tree top…
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock…
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall…
And down will come baby, cradle and all…

Ok…can somebody please tell me why this “nursery rhyme” doesn’t give your kids nightmares?

The cradle will fall?

And down will come baby cradle and all?

Ouch.

So basically, we're singing about a little baby that is inside of a baby carriage on the top of a tree.

And...how big is this tree?

Just think for a moment.

Ok...a tree is a tree...and I seriously doubt that a baby tree would be able to hold a baby carriage and a baby without the branch breaking right away...

Right?

Here's my vision...

"The wind begins to blow…

and then...

The cradle begins to violently sway in the wind…

and then…

BAM!



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The poor kid falls down from the top of the tree!

Cradle and all…"

Poor thing!

I'm horrible, I know.

Yea, that’s a real nice lullaby to sing to your child before they go to bed.

Especially if they understand…

“Mommy, can you please sing the song about the baby that falls out of the tree!?”

Are you getting a visual?

I know it’s supposed to be innocent...and I even sang this song myself...

I'm not trying to "ruin" this nursery rhyme, but...



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Have you thought about this?

There is even little shirts and toys that have this lullaby in some way, shape or form somewhere... 

I know you've seen 'em!

So I did a little bit of research on this to answer the one burning question…

Where did this song come from?

"Must you critically think everything??? " You ask.

The answer is YES : )



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According to lullabylink.com, this song was first published in 1765.

The website lists two theories…

One theory is that Native American women use to hang their babies cradles on trees…therefore the wind would naturally rock them to sleep.

Ok, makes sense.

Hopefully not on the top of the tree…but ok. 

Another theory is that the song originated from a family that lived in a huge tree in England.

Sounds fun.

I should do more research…

But I’m getting kind of tired.

Do you have any thoughts on this?

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Bless You!

The other day I was at the store and it was pretty quiet.

And then out of nowhere you hear a LOUD, “Ahhhhhhchoooooo!”

Yes, this is my version of someone obnoxiously sneezing.



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Obnoxiously…yes I said it was obnoxious.

Not that sneezing is obnoxious…everyone does it.

But this was like unlike anything I ever heard.

And no, I didn’t nor would I expect anyone to “hold it in.”

You could probably get hurt by doing that… right?

It actually startled me—not to mention everyone else around me.

And this guy was FAR away…at least a hundred feet away or more.

After the initial scare, everyone laughed it off...as if they were saying, “Damn that was loud” without saying a word.

But what I did hear was a handful of people saying, “God bless you” or “Bless you.”

Which is sweet…

But why do people say that?

The common answer that we've ALL HEARD...



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“Well I say it because when you sneeze…your heart stops for a split second.”

Some of you probably believe this.

Just in case you are one of the selected few that have NEVER heard of this belief...let me explain.

The myth is that we are suppose to say, “God bless you” after someone sneezes because their heart stopped for that split second—and thankfully they are still alive.

And bless ‘em.

Personally, I don’t believe this.

And of course…

I did some research on this.

WebMd says, “No your heart does not stop when you sneeze.”

It’s a myth.



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Surprised?

Your hearts rhythm briefly changes…

But no, you don’t however “skip a beat.”

WebMd also says that sneezing can be triggered by the sun, plucking your eyebrows, allergies (of course), and yes…even sex.

Yes... I just said sex may trigger you to sneeze.

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(I already know you want to read more about that)!

There is actually several myths about sneezing.

For example…



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Early on, the Egyptians and Romans believed that a sneeze signified a change in ones personality.

To name a few more myths…

Some said, “Bless you” to ward off sickness—because sneezing could’ve been a sign of the Plague.

Another belief is that sneezing made you vulnerable to becoming possessed by evil spirits—so it was only right to say, “Bless you.”

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And I’m not speaking for all of the Greek culture…but I read that a common belief among the Greeks is if you sneeze…that means someone is talking about you (cordelia.typepad.com).

We all have our beliefs.

And believe me…there is plenty of them out there.

Although I’ve always been aware of this myth…

I NEVER bothered to look into it until now.

Pretty interesting.

Now I won't feel so bad when I don't say, "Bless you."

I'm horrible...I know.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

Please don’t hesitate to tell me what’s On Ur Mind.

Just When You Thought You Seen It All...

The other day I went to the gym.

And the only time I can really go is during “rush hour,” and I’m not just talking about traffic.



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Anyone that works out knows that all gyms in general have at least two rush hours a day.

Rush hour one usually starts around 4:45 to 7:00 a.m. (before work)—and after work—this is generally around 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. or so.

Anyways, I try to avoid these times because you usually have to wait to use a machine or a piece of equipment.

But sometimes you just don’t have a choice.

I’ll usually show up when it starts to die down.

Or right in the middle of it.

When I go to the gym, I just want to do what I got to do and get out.

I’m not there to socialize.

And although there’s nothing wrong with that…it’s not for me.

I see working out as my time to myself.

No make up, no heels, nothing.

Just me and my iPod jammin’ away.



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So the other day I walk into the locker room…and nothing out of the norm.

Then I notice what seemed to be black hair dye all over one of the sinks.

“Is that hair dye?”

“Nah…”

I didn’t think nothing of it as I proceeded to walk further back to where the lockers where.

I’m hanging up my jacket and close the locker…

And out of nowhere I see this lady sitting on the bench about 5 feet from where I was.

She must’ve been using the bathroom or something when I walked in because she came out of nowhere.



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Her hair was full of black hair dye…

And she was wearing nothing but a pair of sandals and a SEE THROUGH smock!

“What?!”



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She was just sitting there—ever so quaintly on the bench.

And get this…

She was reading a news paper with one leg on top of the other.

I’m not saying she was sitting with her legs crossed…

No.

Her right ankle was resting on top her left knee.

If you can’t visualize it…then try it out.

Keep in mind she was naked.

And to top it off it was rush hour.

She had a pleasant little smile on her face as if she didn’t have a care in the world.

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And trust me…she didn’t.

Yea.

Personally, I’m all for self expression.

And I’m not trying to “judge.”

But really????

I wonder how her hair came out.

Have you ever been in somewhat of an awkward situation?

I’d love to hear about it.

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My Relationship With The Kitchen

Cooking—why must we eat to survive? I like the “fruits of the labor” so to speak…but ugh, I have to be in a “mood” to cook.

And don’t get me wrong, I cook even when I’m not in a “cooking kind of mood.”



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Because I have to.

I have a hectic schedule and sometimes cooking can be a long, tedious, inconveniencing task.

Especially when you’re sleep deprived.

So you’re probably thinking that I have an eating disorder or something—not true.

Sometimes I just don’t want to do it...

I cannot lie.

Ok most of the time.

I can't help it. 

I’m just not one of those people that love to cook...although I wish I was.

But I’m not.

I hardly ever look forward to cooking.

Ok never.

No, wait I'm lying...

There have been times when I enjoyed it…but definitely not each and every time.

Definitely not.

These moments are few and far between (haha)!

But something's better than nothing...right?

Just to clarify—when I say “cook” I’m referring to meals.



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Real meals.

Big meals.

Not macaroni and cheese or ramen noodles.

I’m talking about cooking.

And no, I’m not eating alone if that’s what you’re picturing—I have a family to cook for.

And I don’t cook five days a week (thankfully).

So why am I complaining?

Because I can.J

I think we all have something we're not too fond of.

And for me it's cooking.  



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Sometimes we’ll go out to eat and sometimes we’ll just make something fast.

I love the days when I’m not a slave in the kitchen.

But I love my family too…damn it.

Sometimes I wish I could be one of “those lucky people” that enjoy new recipes and love to cook.

But I’m not.

So, basically, this blog is about my love/hate relationship with the kitchen.

Do you have one?

I’d love to hear about it.

Please don’t hesitate to tell me what’s On Ur Mind.