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A friend of mine recently graduate with her Masters in Psychology and has begun her own private practice. It has been my experience that she has exceptional insight, creative techniques, and an overall positive attitude that will be beneficial for any person looking for a therapist. Please check out her website at www.lifeinsightsmn.com and pass her information to anyone you know in need.
"Being twenty - something years old... They call it the "Quarter-life Crisis." It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are many things about yourself that you didn't know and may not like. You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now. You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met, and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you don't recognize is that they are realizing that too, and aren't really old, catty, mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you. You look at your job... and it is not even close to what you thought you would be doing, or maybe you are looking for a job and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and that scares you. Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and are constantly adding things to your list of what is acceptable and what isn't. One minute, you are insecure and then the next, secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly, change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life, but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away, and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward. You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you. Or you lie in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough that you want to get to know better. Or maybe you love someone but love someone else too and cannot figure out why you're doing this because you know that you aren't a bad person. One night stands and random hook ups start to look cheap. Getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic. You go through the same emotions and questions over and over, and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision. You worry about loans, money, the future and making a life for yourself... and while winning the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender! What you may not realize is that everyone reading this relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can to figure this whole thing out." -author unknown
Tantric Summer Happy Hour offers 2-hour climax to guests at THE LIVING ROOM & PROHIBITION lounges. Minneapolis, June 3, 2009. The cocktail gurus at the LIVING ROOM and PROHIBITION lounges in the W Minneapolis have aimed right for the pleasure chakra with their new $5 Tantric Summer Happy Hour. When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Seven days a week, all summer long Where: THE LIVING ROOM and PROHIBITION lounges at the W Minneapolis – The Foshay. What: $5 Cocktails: SERPENT FIRE (spicy Sausa tequila, fresh orange and pomegranate) BLUE MONSOON (white rum, Prosecco, Agava nectar, squeezed lime, cranberry, blue Curacao) INDIAN SUMMER (crushed watermelon, Sausa gold, Agave nectar, triple sec, lime, pomegranate) $5 Bar Bites: PINK TUNA TACOS (chili-spiked Ahi tartar, guacamole, cilantro cream) CHILI-GLAZED PRAWNS (wok’d garlic-basil jumbo shrimp, Hawaiian limu salad, charred pineapple-habanero salsa) SUSHI OF THE MOMENT (rolled to order; ask about today’s offering)Created under the supervision of executive chef Josh Hill, the Tantric Summer Happy Hour exemplifies the culinary sensibility that elevates the LIVING ROOM and PROHIBITION lounges above ordinary hotel properties. “A venue as extraordinary as the W Minneapolis demands equally sophisticated food and drink,” explains Phil Roberts, founder of Parasole Restaurant Holdings. “That’s why we invite our chefs and bartenders to collaborate and cross-pollinate on the LIVING ROOM and PROHIBITION menu and cocktail offerings.” The result is Nirvana for foodies and cocktail lovers alike. “The Tantric Summer Happy Hour really is special,” says Roberts. “I guarantee, once you experience it, your mantra will be ‘Give me another.’”
Young Professionals of Twin Cities
YPOTC at Seven on June 9th!Join us on their Rooftop patio to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine while networking with other young professionals. Stop by and visit the United Way Emerging Leaders who will be in attendance to introduce their program and to discuss future cooperative efforts with YPOTC.Don't forget to sign up for our volunteer opportunity with Bridging - there are only a few spots remaining.Bridging provides the economically disadvantaged with quality furniture and household items, free of charge, by effectively utilizing community resources. You can help make a world of difference by helping someone establish a new home and a better life. Come join other Young Professionals at this event! For more details click here!
To celebrate the start of Summer, We are giving outfree ice cream and beer from our great localvendors, Izzys Ice Cream and Surly Brewing the next 2 weeks.
Izzys ice cream is first. We just added it to 3 punch stores,calhoun, northeast and Grand ave. With any purchase of pizza andthe coupon below, you will get a free Izzys ice cream.
A few more tips I've learned over the past few months.
1. Chocolate kills onion/garlic breath, not mints. So if you LOVE onions & garlic like I do but don't want to smell like them then pop in some chocolate. My favorite is Andes Mints because they're chocolatey with mint as well.
2. All shampoos are created equal. Therefore, unless you are going to get Wen (which is a conditioning cleanser) you might as well get Baby Shampoo.
2A. Baby Shampoo doubles great as dog shampoo.
2B. When washing your hair, don't shampoo the ends. They are further from your scalp = less natural oils protecting them. Just like at the salons wash the scalp area, especially around the ears. Let the residual bubbles cleanse the ends of your hair.
What I've Learned in the past 25 years
It's taken me 20+ years to learn about myself. I'm finally figuring out wha'ts best for my body, diet, skin, hair, and overall health. A few tips I've found along the way I'll share with you today.
I have come to accept that I will never look like a super model. That being said, I don't need to settle for anything less than the best I can be. My frame may not be built to be 5'10" and super svelt, but I shouldn't be dying after walking up a few flights of stairs either. I've gotten back into running again (slowly but surely) and I've found myself slowly losing inches, feeling better after I run, and making an effort to get my diet in good order. The diet part is not in reference to dieting but rather what I eat on a day to day basis. I promised myself by the time I turned 25 I would be as close to soda and fast food free as possible. I gave myself the first 6 months of my 24th birthday to binge on greasy fries, potato chips, soda, etc. I have now been off soda for a few weeks (not as far along as I would like to be, but ti's been an on again off again relationship) and haven't had fast food for almost a month, and before that over a month. I'm getting better, it's just always a work in progress.
What I have heard about and have been experiencing diet wise has definitely sped up my metabolism. Here's a few secrets Oprah shared on her show recently:
Eating 1/2 a tomato a day (or a TON of tomato paste - gross) everyday for about a month will help reverse the signs of skin damage.
Switching to a raw veggie and fruit diet will help you shed about 10-15 pounds in 1-2 weeks. So if you're getting married, or heading out on vacation and need to be seen in a bathing suit here's a quick, easy, and somewhat healthy way to lose weight without exercising. Oprah had all of her contestants eat 2,000 calories of raw veggies and fruits (not cooked, only raw). What they found is that without exercising they lost weight. Why? You may ask? Well, because raw fruits and veggies have an unreal amount of natural fibers that help you 'go to the bathroom' more often and naturally.
In terms of skincare my whole life I have had red blothces right under my nose and struggled with awful blackheads on my nose. Attractive, no? I thought the remedy would be to use those Biore pore cleansing strips (which do work if you perchance have an off week but for the most part have blackhead free skin, otherwise it just keeps coming back). I used concealer under my nostrils, but everytime I had to blow my nose, I was unusually red again. I recently had dinner with a friend who gave me great skincare advice and then asked my other friend's dad (a facial and reconstructive plastic surgeon) what he thought of my friend's advice. The first piece of advice is ALWAYS wear sunscreen. Just because you don't burn doesn't mean the UVA & UVB rays are not damaging your skin which will show sun spots and fine lines later on. Regardless of ethnicity, sun exposure, hydration, smoking, alcohol and diet have a very dramatic impact on your skin's health. I try and use SPF 15 for every day wear, SPF 70 if I'm going running outside on my face and SPF 40-50 on my body. Two areas to remember are your neck and your ears, they often get left out and end up getting wrinkly (neck) or sunburned (ears). Lack of water throughout the day can cause your skin to lose its elasticity and youthful appearance, therefore I try and drink over 100 ounces of water daily. In fact, right now all I drink is water, the ocassional glass of orange juice, and milk. Now as for products that I swear by - they go as follows:
Cetaphil Facial Wash (pump) and Fresh Cucmber Foaming Facial Wash. I love these two products. I try and use Cetaphil each morning to cleanse my face and the Fresh brand at night to calm, soothe and reduce puffiness (cucumber). Neither are too harsh for my sensitive skin, and the Fresh is especially easy to rinse off in the sink, which is why I love it. I have a tendancy to get water everywhere otherwise.
Fresh Seawater Toner - this is quite possibly the most amazing toner I've ever used. It does come with a hefty price, but it's well worth it. I'm hoping Fresh repackages it in a non-glass bottle and lowers the price tag. The reason it's so amazing? I use it twice a day, just a little bit in the palm of my hand and I dab it all over my face and neck after washing my face, while my face is still wet. Since using this product my blackheads have decreased to almost non-existent. I realized the effect the other day and now swear by the product. It has no alcohol in it and is very good for sensitive skin. I'm absolutely in love with it and won't ever use another toner!
Skyn Iceland Eye Relief - I should also mention that when I do not get enough sleep I tend to get puffy eyes. I hate this look and hence have tried using the Cucumber Foaming facial wash in addition to the super intensive eye cream twice a day. This cream is made specifically for your skin when you haven't been hydrating, maybe have been partying, not eating right, etc. Their marketing scheme is brilliant, I highly encourage you to check them out if for no other reason than to read the box. I lightly pat this cream under and around my eyes, as it's the first area we typically notice lines, and since I want to one day look younger than my older sister, I will make sure I work hard to keep pristine skin.
Other secrets to reducing puffiness include - sticking spoons in the freezer and then placing them on your eyes. Cucumbers over your eyes, and my favorite using green tea to give your eyes a much needed caffeine jolt to look refreshed.
If you have any super good beauty secrets comment below!!
