Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Offline and out of touch

Not sure if it's my darn ISP or my DSL carrier that's at fault, but I haven't been online for two days. Attended an off-campus meeting today so couldn't even get online at work. Had to resort to checking email at my parents' home.

Between this and my diet, I am not a happy camper.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Day 1

Purification diet

I'm not one for dieting, but I could stand to lose a few pounds and this new diet will not only do that, it'll detox me, as well. If I can follow it.

It's actually a 21-day purification diet that involves taking a bunch of supplements w/essential vitamins and minerals, drinking their shakes, and eating organic veggies/fruits. Doesn't sound so hard, but I was kind of hungry today and my (non-organic) veggies and fruits didn't really satisfy me. But clearing out toxins is a good thing, and I weigh a little less tonight than when I woke up this morning.

Not sure yet if the hardest part will be swallowing 10 capsules three times a day or not drinking wine in the evenings.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Don't swat that!

Hawaiian picture-wing flies

HONOLULU — Twelve species of rare flies known for their elaborate courtship displays and found only in the Hawaiian Islands are now protected under the Endangered Species Act.

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Photo by Kevin T. Kaneshiro/AP Wide World

At least they're two to three times larger than the common housefly so they won't be mistaken for them. But I suppose it could still happen.

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