Monday, I went to Moe's Southwest Grill and split a burrito with a friend. The stuff put on the burrito would have not been my first choice since I've never tried it but I went for it anyway. Consider this my food for the month that I didn't think I'd like. Additionally, I tried a V8 Fusion (mix of vegetable and fruit juices), also something I was nervous to try but glad I did. Now people won't bop my on the head!

Sent a birthday package for July!

And I think that's it since last time. Still working on the green items.

learn about food: items 53, 54, general update

53. Learn to cook/bake at least 5 things every two months
this is one that i'm still slacking on, more due to the fact i don't allow myself enough time for a real meals or make a list before going to the grocery store for food i might need. i am going to try to learn to make five things before this month ends, but if i don't, well then poo.

54. Learn 5 foods or habits every two months that put me at greater risk for diabetes.
i chose to put this on my list since both my grandmothers have/had diabetes, diagnosed within the last five years. with it running on both sides of my family, it only seems common sense to take precautions. so here are my five for the months of June and July 2008.

1. Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Try picking from the rainbow of colors available to maximize variety.
2. Choose water and calorie-free "diet" drinks instead of regular soda, fruit punch, sweet tea and other sugar-sweetened drinks.
3. Choose non-fat dairy such as skim milk, non-fat yogurt and non-fat cheese.
4. Cut back on high calorie snack foods and desserts like chips, cookies, cakes, and full-fat ice cream.
5. Eat non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans with meals.

still working on the list of things that make me happy. what's been hard is finding the words and trying to think of different things. some things i've thought of are too similar in my opinion. also, a bad habit of mine, i think of stuff when i don't have the ability to write them down (thinking of stuff behind the driver's seat is one of the worst times!) the problems i'm having with this i can also foresee myself having with the list of things about friends. i'm debating on if i'll cut back the numbers or not for this reason.

finally, an update on the caffeine addiction. i had a friend suggest i do my actions in reverse. i only drink sodas with caffeine because i get a headache if i don't. i drink the soda(s) as soon as i can after waking up. the suggestion was i don't drink the soda until i feel the headaches coming on. i'm still debating if i should try this. headaches suck and knowing my luck, they will probably happen at the worst time possible. right now, i'm failing at this one on my list. summer has been laid back and i'm not as closely monitoring my food/drink intakes as i should. ^^;

last week, i saw The Incredible Hulk in theaters with Sharda, then two days ago, I watched Across the Universe on my laptop. two movies down!

101 things make me happy, sort through websites, bdaypackages, ongoing items

I'm starting to work on this item. I intend on keeping the list to myself until I am finished. When I get there, I will post it on here.

The past week, I've been sorting through websites and canceled some accounts. of the accounts, some won't completely clear the databases for another three months (to prevent fraud, they tell me). I will check back on those in three months. Google is my friend and helps me remember.

Also, two weeks ago, I sent a bday package and a week later, received a confirmation it was delivered successfully. yay!

There are a few items on my list that I have changed the font color. Those three items are things that are on going and being done. The three items are improve dental health, keep a steady handwritten journal and recycle.