Target weight achieved,(partially)

I hit 180lbs on the scales this weekend.  That's a month of added calories, extra carbs, no cardio and  failure sets..  Next week begins a cutting phase hopefully to see how much of the weight is actually new lean muscle buried under the fat gained along the way.

Hal Yang Harus Dilakukan & Dihindari Saat Jomblo

Menjadi single bukanlah alasan tidak berteman dengan banyak orang. Banyak hal yang bisa Anda lakukan, tapi ada beberapa hal yang perlu diperhatikan saat berstatus single. Seperti dikutip glamour, berikut ini saran para ahli untuk Anda para jomblo :

Miliki ketrampilan kencan

"Tidak seorangpun dilahirkan tahu bagaimana menjalin suatu hubungan," ujar Malcolm Gladwell. Dalam buku terlarisnya berjudul Outliers, ia berpendapat bahwa hampir setiap keterampilan dapat dikuasai jika dipraktekkan selama 10 tahun. Dia menulis 'petenis muda yang bisa bermain dalam Wimbledon ternyata sudah berlatih tenis sejak usia 6 tahun. Para musisi klasik yang mulai bermain biola pada usia 4 tahun memulai debutnya di Carnegie Hall pada usia 15 tahun atau lebih’.

"Anggaplah kesendirian sebagai latihan untuk menjalani suatu hubungan. Jangan berharap untuk memiliki keterampilan untuk berada dalam suatu hubungan langsung," ucap Juliette Tang, community manager zoosk.com.

Belajar dari kesalahan dan kesuksesan orang lain
"Dengarkan orang lain dan Anda akan takjub dengan apa yang Anda pelajari tentang berhubungan," Ungkap Debra Goldstein, salah satu penulis Flirtexting.

Bersifat ramah
"Jangan konyol saat memulai sebuah percakapan dengan orang asing. Satu-satunya cara untuk berkenalan dengan orang adalah dengan berbicara. Sapalah entah itu kakak seorang teman yang lebih tua, pelayan di restoran lokal atau bahkan pria tampan di taman. Umumnya, orang lebih bersahabat daripada yang Anda pikirkan. Untuk memulai percakapan, cobalah mulai dengan pertanyaan, " ucap Sarah Harrison, editor di yourtango.com.

Berpakaianlah seperti sedang tidak single
"Gunakanlah pakaian dalam yang seksi. Walaupun tidak ada yang melihatnya, Daya tarik seks membuat Anda merasa super seksi dan percaya diri,” Ungkap Erin Scottberg, editor lemondrop.com.

Kencan dengan seseorang yang tidak akan mengubah hidup Anda
"Jangan mencari seseorang untuk melengkapi hidup Anda. Anda adalah satu-satunya yang bisa melakukan itu," Jelas Olivia Baniuszewicz dari Flirtexting.

Carilah tempat yang ramai oleh pria/wanita
"Jangan terlihat biasa saja saat di klub, restoran, kedai kopi, dan tempat ramai lainnya. Ini adalah cara terbaik untuk bertemu orang baru,"ucap Miller, 36 tahun, New York City.

Nikmati hidup Anda
"Nikmati kesendirian Anda. Pergilah keluar untuk makan malam, menghabiskan hari dengan menikmati kegiatan harian atau iseng ke museum sendirian. Banyak wanita yang takut terlihat sendiri dan menyedihkan, tetapi dalam kenyataan, seorang wanita yang melakukan apa yang dia ingin lakukan ketika ia ingin melakukannya akan terlihat percaya diri. Hal tersebut benar-benar seksi bagi lawan jenis," jelas Brenda Della Casa, penulis Cinderella Was a Liar.

Terbuka untuk menerima hubungan
"Jangan mengesampingkan kencan dengan teman dekat Anda. Terutama mereka yang mungkin tertarik kepada Anda. Selalu ada ketakutan untuk keretakan persahabatan Anda, tapi aku sudah belajar bahwa hal tersebut yang paling sukses, selama tidak ada kepura-puraan dalam rayuan. Anda dapat merasa aman mengetahui bahwa ia menyukai Anda karena mengenal diri Anda yang sebenarnya," ucap Alexandra Rodriguez, 20 tahun, Potomac, Md.

Ubah hidup Anda
"Jangan lupa bahwa rencana hidup Anda tidak ditulis dalam batu. Kisah hidup Anda ditulis di atas kertas yang dapat diubah. Terbukalah untuk orang baru dan setiap kejadian yang tidak Anda rencanakan dalam hidup,"

Shoes!

You can never have too many!

Alas!

It's been a little too true in my world lately.  Just sayin'.

Memorial Day

Yesterday was Memorial day and most folks spent it at the beach, barbecuing , rioting or a combination of all three.  I spent my day gardening thinking of all the past yards and barbecues I attended with friends and family..  Most of the folks I spent them with are indeed gone and would require a visit to a cemetery as Memorial day dictates to actually "visit" them, or more specifically their remains.  I prefer to think of them which in some cases I do so daily remembering those who helped raise me or got me over and saw me through. More than anything else I wish I could say thank you.  I'd like to revisit but the last act or Our Town has always frightened me so.

Online Trading in Your Own Home

Online trading from a person's home can be an enjoyable and lucrative opportunity. More and more people who used to only trade the traditional way offline are now becoming virtual traders because of some proven advantages.

Be Your Own Boss

In any economy, many people would love to be their own boss but they don't know how to go about it or what type of business to start. But by trading online at home, even a new comer to the trading markets can set up his own office and work space and focus all his energies and attention on trying to earn a substantial living with his trades. It's also a convenient way to earn income as well. Thiss elf-employment aspect is extremely satisfying to a large group of people. And if a person already has significant experience with trading, he can still attempt to go at it alone at home and be successful like so many before him have.

Lower Costs Per Trade
Online trades from the privacy of a person's home invariably costs less per trade than traditional trading methods. It can be a highly profitable work at home career for the intelligent investor who knows the importance of conserving all possible costs associated with each trade. Trading at home allows people to coordinate their trades with an online brokerage firm, and the commission’s savings simply can't be surpassed.

Better Technology
Trading at home offers the benefits of utilizing state-of-the-art software and research tools to help traders take better advantage of current and forth coming trends and substantial profit opportunities. This software technology is intricately designed yet truly easy and straight forward to use. There's no question it greatly benefits any online trader who's handling his trades alone from home. He will definitely feel a greater sense of security and trust when using this technology during each trading session. His online trading confidence levels will also be much improved knowing he has the best possible tools at his disposal whenever he feels the need to use them.

Why Join Trading Education?
Studying at an online trading academy is one of the wisest steps to take to expand a trader's knowledge base. In a rather short span of time, he can learn all he needs to know about Forex trading, stock and options trading, plus any other areas of trading knowledge that he may have felt deficient in before enrolling in the trading academy. Highly experienced academicians and veteran traders design and teach the courses offered at the academy. The cost of completing the training requirements is quite reasonable as well. Without the advanced knowledge base offered at an academy, an at home trader can be at a distinct disadvantage from other online traders who have passed the academic disciplines involved in the study modules.

Interested in Cambodian Food?

Trying Cambodian food is a must when you're in Cambodia! Luckily there are many restaurants in Siem Reap so you will have plenty of opportunities to do so. For a first time encounter with Cambodian food, you might want to start with the national dish: amok. It is a curry of sorts, but with a much milder taste than Indian curry. Because it's also coconut based, amok is probably more comparable to Thai curries, although more mild. Does that mean it's not good? Not so! Although the flavor does not scream for attention, it has that subtle taste that is comforting and relaxing. There are no surprises with amok, just a simple and good hearty dish. Wow, I feel like a food critique, but never mind that. In short, I think amok is a dish that is worth trying while you're in Cambodia.