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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

My First Blog Ever!

Greetings Friends!

This is my first attempt at a blog so bear with me!

With all the crap out there on the Internet you're probably wondering why I'm doing this. It's mainly self serving, I'll be honest. I need a new job. I want a new career. In an attempt to hone some of my writing skills a friend recommended that I start a blog so you'll just have to read it and try to enjoy it.

So what's going on in Jen's world? Not a whole heck of a lot right now. I just returned from a trip to Florida sans husband (Kevin), because he had to work (the perils of owning your own business, folks). Mom and Sis went with me instead. We saw some old friends from our Hillside (NJ) days which was truly a highlight, & hit the parks (Universal, Islands of Adventure, Epcot, MGM). A friend suggested Halloween Horror Nights at Universal along with the very pricey, but well worth it, RIP Tour. 8 Haunted Houses, the Bill & Ted Show and a creepy cast of characters around the park made for a great night. Kudos to Adam, our tour guide. If you read this and actually go, ask for him.

Some things to look forward to on this blog:
1. Lots of talk about College football. I love PSU and love to talk about it. I can link you to some great blogs out there. I also hate Notre Dame and love that they have one win this season.
2. Book reviews - I do love to read
3. Exercise & nutrition tips - health and wellness is a big part of my life (uh, when I'm not drinking beer and eating wings) and I will share the knowledge that I have gained from trainers, nutritionists, readings, etc.
4. General updates on what's going on in my life.

Please feel free to leave comments - it's way more fun to interact than it is to just babble!

Cheers!
Jen

5 comments:

csinkus said...: Where was this blog when happy hour was a weekly event??? I expect to see a portion of this dedicated to beer, bourbon and blackouts! I'm sure Kev will agree...; October 24, 2007 at 11:00 PM
Jen said...: Ha ha! I'll have plenty to write about after our PSU weekend, I'm sure!; October 25, 2007 at 9:14 AM
timperry said...: My first comment on your first blog!!!

See... on the Internet even PSU and OSU fans can get along! No such place for the Team Up North however.

Happy Blogging, Jen!

-Tim; October 25, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Sassy said...: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.; October 25, 2007 at 2:46 PM
Anonymous said...: Congrats Jen on your maiden voyage into the world of blogging. Good idea. I should get my lazy rearend into action and do the same. Nah, I'll just steal your stuff, cross out your name and scrawl, "Baby was here" all over the place.

xox
Mrs. M and Glenn Magrini says hi!; October 28, 2007 at 10:58 PM

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Be Well!

Winter is upon us and what better way to warm up and stay healthy than with a hot cup of oatmeal to start the day. I'm not talking about the Quaker instant oatmeal (though, when in a pinch, it's better than Frankenberries!), I'm referring to the good, old fashioned oatmeal your grandma used to make (note: your grandma, not mine!). I eat oatmeal a few times a week for breakfast. I mix in some walnuts, dried cranberries and top it off with cinnamon and a little brown sugar and viola' - oatmeal actually tastes good!!

I did a little research on oatmeal and here's what I found out. Oatmeal is full of soluble fiber (as adults we need around 25 g/day, protein (helps build muscle), complex carbs (takes your body longer to break these bad boys up which in turn keeps your blood from spiking ) and silicon (good for skin, hair, bones and teeth - who knew?!). To boot, oats have been labeled a "heart healthy" food by the FDA, proven to lower cholesterol if eaten regularly.

So grab a bowl, add some fruit (fresh is obviously better), some nuts and mix in some flax seed or wheat germ and you'll really increase/improve your nutrition in one little bowl!

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New Book!
The book club has decied that Water for Elephants will be the next book. It's received 4.5 starts from readers, on Amazon.com. Click here for the Amazon.com Review of Water for Elephants.

Book Recommendation!
Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam by Zainab Salbi and Laurie Becklund

Thanks to Tracy for recommending this. Zainab Salbi is my age. She grew up, the privileged child of a pilot in 1970's Iraq. In the early '80's, her father became Saddam's private pilot her entire family's life changed in an instant. Her story sheds light on the history of Iraq, on how those closest to Saddam lived to survive, knowing he was crazy, and the effects on her life and her family's, despite being part of Saddam's inner circle. She sounds like an incredible woman and I can't help but think how insignificant my life has been when compared to what she has accomplished.....

OTHER GREAT READS:
A Prayer for Owen Meaney by John Irving
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

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