LIFE IS GOOD!!
Today is the BIG 4-0 for me. It's not fun getting old but it feels great to age gracefully especially when people still think I'm in my mid 20s. I always get asked what I do to stay young and fit for my age and honestly I really don't have an answer. The only significant thing that I've done differently than most people is that I've been vegetarian for 37 years. I don't eat any type of meat at all and my diet consists mostly of fruits, veggies, and lots of protein. So yes, you can survive without eating meat. Staying active and working out is also very important but the most important thing for me is to enjoy life and appreciate the wonders and diversity this beautiful world has to offer! Enjoy life without fear, follow your dreams, believe in yourself and never ever worry about what other people have to say about you.
LIFE IS GOOD!!
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Its that time again folks! It's another super fabulous, super popular Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market! I again have the honor of being part of this fantabulous event. Be there as I present my new line, Dear Sister Vintage. I will also have prints of my artwork for sale. If you want something unique and unusual to give away for the holidays this is the event to do your holiday shopping! I will have a promo code available the day of the flea market for a chance to win one of my products from Dear Sister Vintage, so yes, you have to attend the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market to get in on the freebies. There will be six lucky winners.
The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market is held at the Historic Roebling Machine Shop located on 675 South Clinton Avenue in Trenton, NJ. 10AM - 5PM. BE THERE!! For more information on the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market please visit the links below: Website Directions: Well kids, I have decided to start my own health and beauty product line. Starting my own natural product line was not a vision I had in mind but an epiphany. Already busy with art commissions, event photography, and most importantly being a mom, the last thing I needed was to start another project. In early 2014 I suffered through a rare form of migraine called a hemiplegic migraine which caused temporary paralysis on the right side of my body and slurred speech. Losing the ability to walk was a terrifying experience, stumbling across the floor crawling for help with only the left side of my body functioning is an experience I will never forget. Although a hemiplegic migraine is not life threatening, it causes stroke-like symptoms that can occur at any moment leaving you unconscious.
After going through various adjustments to my medication and feeling miserable from both the side effects of the medication, and my debilitating migraines, I realized that the scents of the natural homemade soaps and oils I was making for my family were giving me instant relieve. I was infusing the soaps with my favorite essential oils and herbs without realizing that the aromas were such a calming and relaxinging effect on my mind. From then on I went on a journey of aromatherapy discovery learning as much as I could about the benefits of essential oils and herbs on the body and mind. Although aromatherapy is NOT a substitute for medication it works hand in hand for me along with the medication to help alleviate the onset of my migraine attacks. As a migraine sufferer it is important to know your triggers but it is also beneficial to know what helps calm down the attacks which in my case can become severely debilitating. There is always an exhilarating experience when we smell something good that lifts our minds and spirits in a positive way. There is mom's home cooking, the smell of fresh fallen rain on the grass, the wind swept salt water smell on the beach, and for me, oddly enough, it's the smell of lumber at the local Home Depot store. The products I bring you are not for medicinal purposes but to help evoke those feel good warm aromas that put us in such an envigerrating mindset. Sometimes it's the little things in life that brings a smile to my face and for me it's as simple as a pleasant scent especially when the scent brings me back in time and helps relieve the onset of a migraine. I have come up with various recipes that will hopefully bring a smile to your face as well. With this said I present to you my line, Dear Sister Vintage, inspired by my two loving and dear sisters Rosy and Xinia. The official launch of Dear Sister Vintage is November 2014 but keep an eye out for 2015 as I launch my line of lipsticks and new fragrances. |
AuthorPlain and simple, I'm painfully the artsy type. I like to keep my mind occupied because it keeps me out of trouble. I love art, photography, music and the 1940's. Between art exhibits, photography projects, design work, developing and promoting my new upcoming line the "LuvSicks", dressing up in early 40's vintage clothing for WWII living history events and endlessly researching the 40's home front and women's fashion to help educate the audience, and dusting off my drum sticks once in a while, I am endlessly busy. In a nutshell I draw silly pictures, shoot pictures, and play dress-up. In a nutshell I guess I never grew up. In a nutshell I guess I'm just a nut! Archives
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