2008 June 11 « For the Love of Blush, Cake & Romance

Random Post: The Never Ending Meeting

June 11, 2008 at 5:14 pm | In Blog Files | Leave a Comment
Tags: Boredom, Meetings

I just noticed that WordPress has the random post feature on the top right of the page which brings up a previous post when you press it. So I’ve been sitting here pressing that button and I kind of going down memory lane of some of the old posts and topics I discussed before. Anyway, every now and then, I will add a Random Post to my new posts. If you’ve read it, great. If not, hope you enjoy.

Today’s random post is:

The Never Ending Meeting

Caring for Your Skin with Dry Brushing

June 11, 2008 at 4:58 pm | In Get Gorgeous | 4 Comments
Tags: Cellulite, Dry Brushing, Skin, Skincare

I’ve heard about the benefits of dry brushing hundreds of times but I’ve never really given it 100% effort. I usually do it for a few days and then forget about it. But the praises that are constantly hear in beauty tips keep me coming back to try again.

According to Natural Health Techniques as well as many many other sources, the benefits of 15 minutes of dry brushing daily include:

1.    Removes cellulite

2.    Cleanses the lymphatic system

3.    Removes dead skin layers

4.    Strengthens the immune system

5.     Stimulates the hormone and oil-producing glands

6.    Tightens the skin preventing premature aging

7.    Tones the muscles

8.    Stimulates circulation

9.      Improves the function of the nervous system

10. Helps digestion

With benefits like that, it’s worth a solid effort!

Would You Try for an Impossible 94% on Chemistry for a Maybach?

June 11, 2008 at 9:47 am | In Girltalk | 10 Comments
Tags: Cars, Maybach, Ultimatum, University

Yesterday at dinner, Hanx’s uncle told us the most recent offer he gave his son (who is now studying in AUB). The relationship between Uncle H & his son is the classic case between a parent and a child in the first years of university. The parents want the child to get straight A’s and focus on their future whereas the child just wants to have fun.

So to try to sway his child to do the right thing, he gave him the following option in his worst courses (which he is next to failing):

“If you get a 94% in your Chemistry and Biology course, I will buy you a Maybach as your graduation gift. Will you take the offer?”

Here’s the catch… It’s next to impossible to get a 94% in any course at AUB and everyone including other universities in the States know that. So you would have to study your heart out and kiss major professor butt to have a 50% shot at a score like that.

Unfortunately the kid declined because he is realistic in his strengths and weaknesses. Or maybe he values enjoyment of life over A CAR THAT EVERYONE DREAMS OF. WHAT THE HELL!!! I would take the Maybach!!! But that’s just me…. I’m the Type A compete till you die type.

Actually my dad pulled a similar stunt with me. He bought me the newest 525 BMW and every time my my grades dropped below a B, he would take the car away. I am feeling kind of ripped off now though. I mean there is no comparison between a Maybach and a BMW. And I fought just as hard