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When God (or the higher power) Paints

December 3rd 2008 07:22

I received all these pics on an office forward today - thanks to my friend Raylee for sending them.

This is my fave!

I wish I could take some credit for taking them - they are sensational!!

Morgan, Cheryl, Katyzzz and anyone else that is intrested - let's have an online photo comp to see who can shoot the best pic with the theme of "colour". Keen??

This is my second fave!

What's your fave??

I don't know who took the pics or who owns the rights but thanks for sharing these wonderous pics!!

So when you feel life looks shit - have a look at how life can look amazing!

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Star Trek V's Star Wars

December 2nd 2008 08:05

This has been floating around the net and email forwarding world for a little while now and is worth the watch.

What side would you be on?? I am torn - I love them both and think Piccard could easily take on Darth Vader.

Hope you like it!!

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Just when a balanced, wholesome diet is needed the most, people who are suffering from depression negelect their bodies messages and needs. The ilness is quite distinct from a normal, reactive response to disappointment and often leaves some people with no appetite at all, while others go on binges or develop cravings.

As a result, victoms of depression (and anxiety) may often suffer from nutritional deficiencies or imbalances - particularly a lack of B & C vitamins, and of the minerals calcium, copper, iron magnesium and potassium. The precise relationship between different nutirients and the brain's chemistry is still unclear but malnourishment or weight problems clearly contribute to morale spiralling downwards.

About 6yrs ago I was suffering mild depression added with severe anxiety. I was working close to 80hrs a week doing three jobs, had been single for over 2yrs and living with a marijuana addiction (I was spending about $250- a week on my habit). I had a day job driving through Sydney and a night job working 11-7am as a night porter. I would get a few hours sleep at work and thought this would be enough. I would finish work at 7am, go home, smoke cones, have a shower and then commence my day driving in he city areas. NOT GOOD. One day I was driving to work and started having difficulties breathing that got worse the closer I drove to work. I turned home and it went away, so I took the day off. The following morning I HAD to go to work and it started straight away as I left home. I pushed on and when I entered the harbor tunnel I went into a full blown anxiety attack. I could not breathe, thought my chest would explode, thought I was dying and was getting black spots in my vision and yes, I was having this in peak hour traffic in the harbor tunnel. Most first reactions created by anxiety are the fight or flight feeling. I was overcome by the need to flee from work. I thought, as soon as I can I will turn the car around and go home. It worked yesterday so why not. But when I turned around it got worse (even though I thought it could get worse). I ended up pulling over next to a policeman doing speed checks and crawled on my hands and knees trying to breathe and begged him to call an ambulance. He sat me down and tried to get me breathing properly and an ambulance was called. He sat me on the side of Hyde Park to attempt to get it together while we waited (and totally seperate but weird - Rove Macmanus jogged past me and asked if I was ok). Anyway, ambulance arrived and this calmed me somewhat knowing they would keep me alive. Until they asked me if I was a junkie, apparently I had symptoms of drug withdrawl. They then said if they took me with them I would be stuck without transport in a Sydney hospital. They waited until I could call my boss and collect me and the car. NOT GOOD. From work I was collected by a friend who took me to the doctors where it was discovered I was killing myself with work, malnutrition and a drug problem. The drug problem was the main issue and from that day forward whenever I touched pot, the guilt would commence an anxiety attack. Also from this day forward commenced my medication on anti depressants and anxiety medications which lasted for 9 months until I could get better. It also got me smarter about food. I learnt what was so obvious, that eating wisely could improve a state of wellbeing. One of the first surprising things I learnt that mostly the "black dog" visits when our serotonin levels drop - something that marijuana was basically draining from my body. On another aside - The Black Dog was termed by Abraham Lincoln who named his depression the black dog. Lincoln suffered depression his entire life.

One of the first things I learnt was that a mild sugar rush will induce the feeling of calm, it was recommended I drink strawberry flavoured milks and this worked wonders. Other more healthier foods I learnt to eat more of were:
* Whole grains, peas, lentils and other pulse type foods
* Fresh fruit and vegetables
* Lean meat and poultry
* Fish and shellfish

I learnt to cut down completely on:
* Alcohol (uh oh)
* Caffeine in teas, coffees and soft drinks

I was told to avoid:
* Canned and processd meats
* Liver of any form
* Beer, red wine (OH NO) and liqueurs
* Processed or ripe cheese

One thing I will suggest in regards to depression and anxiety. Try to fight the urge to withdraw from friends and family, believe it or not they want to help. Sometimes talking about problems can help them be resolved. But seek medical advice immediately if you are concerned. One place to visit for further information is Beyond Blue by clicking HERE

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Choose Your Flatmates Wisely

November 23rd 2008 07:00

I get a call from a friend who is coming to visit next week to say he will be arriving late because he has to visit his gay friend in hospital. Why I ask and also worried - because I was hoping for an intro to this guy. "oh, he just got out of ICU this morning after being stabbe 20 times" - W T F is my swift reply

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Man tries to pay bill with spider drawing

November 21st 2008 07:42

Below is the complete email conversation that Adelaide man David Thorne claims he had with a utility company chasing payment of an overdue bill.

From: Jane Gilles

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I am Making You All Christmas Presents this Year!

November 20th 2008 07:18

My dear friends,

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Why does Asparagus make my wee smell?

November 19th 2008 13:06

Asparagus, a green vegetable belonging to the lily family, has one notorious side effect for some diners who eat enough of it. Within a half-hour of asparagus consumption, some people notice their urine has acquired a very pungent odor, often compared to rotting cabbage, ammonia or rotten eggs. The effects of asparagus on urine are generally fleeting and harmless, but it's not necessarily the consumer's finest hour, bodily excretion-wise.

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Antioxidants: A Guide

November 16th 2008 21:39

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Beautiful Beetroot (Recipes Incl.)

November 15th 2008 20:41

It's been a while since I have managed to get on and I would like to thank the lovely people at Microsoft for inventing Vista so it could KILL MY %^&$ing computer.