Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Bangin' Bangs....?
Thank you to Ms Janet....
@ First, I wasn't sure how i felt about them....I set them...and felt them out....
She angled them perfectly...
You can say, 'they grew a lil on me'....but the boyfriend loves them (or so he says ~_^ )
xo
Sunday, November 14, 2010
DUI::NVR
so, we're not your typical family....we don't drive and drive....unless it's tabasco pickle juice
^_^
yeh, i know, a lot of ppl are thinking, "how disgusting, blah, blah, blah...."
....yeh...
i took another sip lol
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Dear 'MODELS'
When you are adding pictures to your facebook, myspace,website, blah blah blah...your PORTFOLIO is suppose to consist your best work...not all the pictures from every-single PHOTOSHOOT....
AGAIN, I REPEAT....PLEASE DO NOT PUT UP ALLLLLLL YOUR PICTURES...maybe 1-2 pictures from a shoot...3 (rarely)
thank you
-nalanie
AGAIN, I REPEAT....PLEASE DO NOT PUT UP ALLLLLLL YOUR PICTURES...maybe 1-2 pictures from a shoot...3 (rarely)
thank you
-nalanie
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
12 Common Diabetes Myths
SOURCE: www.msn.com
Myth #1: People with diabetes can't eat anything sweet.
Relax—despite what you may have heard, a piece of cake or a couple of cookies won't cause a health crisis. In fact, sweets can be eaten in moderation by people with type 2 diabetes, if eaten as part of a healthy meal plan and combined with exercise, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Still, while avoiding sweet treats isn't mandatory, limiting them is. Sweets often contain not only empty calories but a lot of sugar, a carbohydrate that raises glucose levels considerably. For better glucose control, diabetics should have dessert only after a low-carb meal. It's important to eat that chicken breast, broccoli, and salad before dishing into some ice cream.
Myth #2: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.
No, chocaholics aren't destined to develop diabetes. The disease is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. And the high level of sugar in someone's bloodstream is not the same thing as the refined stuff you buy in bags from the supermarket. That said, being overweight can increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and eating a lot of sugar can pack on the pounds. If your family has a history of diabetes, eating healthfully and exercising regularly is recommended to keep everyone's weight in check. For those who already have diabetes, those same things will help them manage the disease.
Myth #3: People with diabetes must eat a special diet.
A healthy diet for someone with diabetes is the same as a healthy diet for anyone else. How does that look? A wholesome meal plan is based on whole-grain foods, lean protein, vegetables, and fruit. Such a diet is low in fat (particularly saturated and trans fat), salt, and simple sugars. So-called diabetic foods offer no special benefits. The best bet is to skip these costly commercial offerings and head for the produce aisle instead.
Myth #4: You can catch diabetes from someone else.
Diabetes is not an infectious or contagious disease. Scientists don't know for sure exactly what causes the disorder, but it can't be caught from another person, like a cold or the flu. There, does, however, appear to be a genetic link with type 2 diabetes: If a family member has the condition, you're at higher risk for the disease.
Myth #5: There's only one dangerous kind of diabetes.
Not so. Diabetes refers to a group of diseases—all of which require serious attention—that have in common the body's inability to properly convert glucose from food into energy, leading to a high level of sugar in the blood. The main kinds include type 1 (formerly known as juvenile-onset diabetes), type 2 (once called adult-onset diabetes), and gestational (which occurs only during pregnancy). The suspected causes differ for each type, but managing any type of diabetes requires balancing food, physical activity, and, if needed, medications. And while people with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day for their entire lives, type 2 diabetes is no less of a concern, because ignoring it could lead to devastating complications such as blindness, heart attack, and stroke.
Myth #6: Only people with diabetes need insulin.
Everybody needs insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows the body to convert food into energy for activity. People who don't have diabetes make and use the right amount of this chemical. People with diabetes either don't make any insulin, don't make enough, or can't use the insulin they make properly. If you or someone you're caring for has type 2 diabetes, it's important to balance food, activity, and—in some cases—medications, which may include insulin injections or an insulin pump (insulin isn't available in pill form), to get the necessary amount of this essential hormone. And to dispense with another myth in this area: Insulin is a tool to manage diabetes, not a cure.
Myth #7: Nothing can be done to prevent diabetes complications.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Studies show that diabetes-related complications can be prevented or delayed by following a self-care treatment plan that keeps blood sugar levels under control and by getting regular medical checkups. Many people with type 2 diabetes also have high blood pressure and cholesterol. Keeping these twin conditions in check as well can also go a long way toward warding off complications such as nerve damage and kidney failure.
Myth #8: Only overweight people get diabetes.
Here's the skinny on this one: Many people who have type 2 diabetes carry excess pounds, and some are obese, but many elderly people with the condition aren't particularly overweight. If you or the person you're caring for needs to shed some weight, it may be motivating to learn that even modest weight loss through healthier eating and increased activity can help keep long-term complications at bay. But diabetes doesn't discriminate: Even Slim Jims can succumb to the disease.
Myth #9: People with diabetes shouldn't exercise.
The exact opposite is true: Exercise is a key component of any diabetes treatment plan, as it helps diabetics better use insulin and lower or maintain weight. Alas, exercise is often the most overlooked weapon in the arsenal against this disease, underestimated by both patients and care providers. If the person in your care hasn't been active in a long time, is overweight, or has other medical conditions or mobility issues, then it's wise to get his or her main diabetes care provider's green light before he or she embarks on an exercise regimen. But barring severe disability or serious complications, physical activity of some sort—and this doesn't have to mean working out at a gym—should be done regularly by everyone with diabetes, regardless of age. You might encourage the person you're caring for to take walks with you, for instance.
Myth #10: People who follow their treatment plan never have high blood sugar readings.
It's too bad this myth isn't true. Unfortunately, someone with diabetes may experience the odd stubbornly high reading even if he's diligently following all his doctors' orders. Type 2 diabetes isn't an easy disease to manage—and as we age, our bodies are constantly changing, as is our reaction to stress, infections, illness, medications, exercise, and diet. Little wonder, then, that sometimes our blood sugar doesn't cooperate.
It's best to praise a diabetic's hard work when he does hit his recommended range, but don't let an occasional high reading give him the excuse to throw in the towel. If he keeps on following his treatment plan, he'll find that, overall, his glucose control is on target.
Myth #11: It's possible to have "just a touch" or "a little" diabetes.
Nope, you either have type 2 diabetes or you don't—period. And if you have the disease, you need to pay attention to it. Even if diet and exercise changes keep the disease in check and you don't need oral medications or insulin injections, the condition still demands that you follow a self-management treatment plan that includes glucose monitoring and making careful lifestyle choices.
Myth #12: People diagnosed with diabetes are doomed.
Far from it. While it's true that diabetes is a long-term disease without a cure and that diabetics might experience some pretty nasty complications if their blood sugar levels are allowed to soar sky-high for years, they can avoid that fate.
Many people can and do lead busy, active, spontaneous lives while also managing their type 2 diabetes. A diabetes diagnosis alone doesn't rule out travel, having fun, or partaking in many common pastimes or pursuits. Simply put, they must follow their treatment regimen, plan ahead, and take extra precautions when necessary, such as checking blood sugar more often if they're traveling across the country, or packing the right foods if they're taking a long car trip. With a little help and support from family or friends and the assistance of a good healthcare team, it's possible to live a full and fulfilling life even with a diabetes diagnosis.
Myth #1: People with diabetes can't eat anything sweet.
Relax—despite what you may have heard, a piece of cake or a couple of cookies won't cause a health crisis. In fact, sweets can be eaten in moderation by people with type 2 diabetes, if eaten as part of a healthy meal plan and combined with exercise, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Still, while avoiding sweet treats isn't mandatory, limiting them is. Sweets often contain not only empty calories but a lot of sugar, a carbohydrate that raises glucose levels considerably. For better glucose control, diabetics should have dessert only after a low-carb meal. It's important to eat that chicken breast, broccoli, and salad before dishing into some ice cream.
Myth #2: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.
No, chocaholics aren't destined to develop diabetes. The disease is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. And the high level of sugar in someone's bloodstream is not the same thing as the refined stuff you buy in bags from the supermarket. That said, being overweight can increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and eating a lot of sugar can pack on the pounds. If your family has a history of diabetes, eating healthfully and exercising regularly is recommended to keep everyone's weight in check. For those who already have diabetes, those same things will help them manage the disease.
Myth #3: People with diabetes must eat a special diet.
A healthy diet for someone with diabetes is the same as a healthy diet for anyone else. How does that look? A wholesome meal plan is based on whole-grain foods, lean protein, vegetables, and fruit. Such a diet is low in fat (particularly saturated and trans fat), salt, and simple sugars. So-called diabetic foods offer no special benefits. The best bet is to skip these costly commercial offerings and head for the produce aisle instead.
Myth #4: You can catch diabetes from someone else.
Diabetes is not an infectious or contagious disease. Scientists don't know for sure exactly what causes the disorder, but it can't be caught from another person, like a cold or the flu. There, does, however, appear to be a genetic link with type 2 diabetes: If a family member has the condition, you're at higher risk for the disease.
Myth #5: There's only one dangerous kind of diabetes.
Not so. Diabetes refers to a group of diseases—all of which require serious attention—that have in common the body's inability to properly convert glucose from food into energy, leading to a high level of sugar in the blood. The main kinds include type 1 (formerly known as juvenile-onset diabetes), type 2 (once called adult-onset diabetes), and gestational (which occurs only during pregnancy). The suspected causes differ for each type, but managing any type of diabetes requires balancing food, physical activity, and, if needed, medications. And while people with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day for their entire lives, type 2 diabetes is no less of a concern, because ignoring it could lead to devastating complications such as blindness, heart attack, and stroke.
Myth #6: Only people with diabetes need insulin.
Everybody needs insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows the body to convert food into energy for activity. People who don't have diabetes make and use the right amount of this chemical. People with diabetes either don't make any insulin, don't make enough, or can't use the insulin they make properly. If you or someone you're caring for has type 2 diabetes, it's important to balance food, activity, and—in some cases—medications, which may include insulin injections or an insulin pump (insulin isn't available in pill form), to get the necessary amount of this essential hormone. And to dispense with another myth in this area: Insulin is a tool to manage diabetes, not a cure.
Myth #7: Nothing can be done to prevent diabetes complications.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Studies show that diabetes-related complications can be prevented or delayed by following a self-care treatment plan that keeps blood sugar levels under control and by getting regular medical checkups. Many people with type 2 diabetes also have high blood pressure and cholesterol. Keeping these twin conditions in check as well can also go a long way toward warding off complications such as nerve damage and kidney failure.
Myth #8: Only overweight people get diabetes.
Here's the skinny on this one: Many people who have type 2 diabetes carry excess pounds, and some are obese, but many elderly people with the condition aren't particularly overweight. If you or the person you're caring for needs to shed some weight, it may be motivating to learn that even modest weight loss through healthier eating and increased activity can help keep long-term complications at bay. But diabetes doesn't discriminate: Even Slim Jims can succumb to the disease.
Myth #9: People with diabetes shouldn't exercise.
The exact opposite is true: Exercise is a key component of any diabetes treatment plan, as it helps diabetics better use insulin and lower or maintain weight. Alas, exercise is often the most overlooked weapon in the arsenal against this disease, underestimated by both patients and care providers. If the person in your care hasn't been active in a long time, is overweight, or has other medical conditions or mobility issues, then it's wise to get his or her main diabetes care provider's green light before he or she embarks on an exercise regimen. But barring severe disability or serious complications, physical activity of some sort—and this doesn't have to mean working out at a gym—should be done regularly by everyone with diabetes, regardless of age. You might encourage the person you're caring for to take walks with you, for instance.
Myth #10: People who follow their treatment plan never have high blood sugar readings.
It's too bad this myth isn't true. Unfortunately, someone with diabetes may experience the odd stubbornly high reading even if he's diligently following all his doctors' orders. Type 2 diabetes isn't an easy disease to manage—and as we age, our bodies are constantly changing, as is our reaction to stress, infections, illness, medications, exercise, and diet. Little wonder, then, that sometimes our blood sugar doesn't cooperate.
It's best to praise a diabetic's hard work when he does hit his recommended range, but don't let an occasional high reading give him the excuse to throw in the towel. If he keeps on following his treatment plan, he'll find that, overall, his glucose control is on target.
Myth #11: It's possible to have "just a touch" or "a little" diabetes.
Nope, you either have type 2 diabetes or you don't—period. And if you have the disease, you need to pay attention to it. Even if diet and exercise changes keep the disease in check and you don't need oral medications or insulin injections, the condition still demands that you follow a self-management treatment plan that includes glucose monitoring and making careful lifestyle choices.
Myth #12: People diagnosed with diabetes are doomed.
Far from it. While it's true that diabetes is a long-term disease without a cure and that diabetics might experience some pretty nasty complications if their blood sugar levels are allowed to soar sky-high for years, they can avoid that fate.
Many people can and do lead busy, active, spontaneous lives while also managing their type 2 diabetes. A diabetes diagnosis alone doesn't rule out travel, having fun, or partaking in many common pastimes or pursuits. Simply put, they must follow their treatment regimen, plan ahead, and take extra precautions when necessary, such as checking blood sugar more often if they're traveling across the country, or packing the right foods if they're taking a long car trip. With a little help and support from family or friends and the assistance of a good healthcare team, it's possible to live a full and fulfilling life even with a diabetes diagnosis.
Monday, November 8, 2010
1 outta 2? hopefully...
ookie, so we're finally going to see Toy Story 3....I'm super excited!!!!
so we get there...and i saw these milk chocolate peeps....whaaaaaaaat??????
and of course the guy at the register is like, 'they're amazing'....idk why, but i was so tempted to pick up 2.... (thank god i didn't)
we got back to the house, and it was ooozing ~_~ and super sticky and all kinds of messy (#FAIL).....i don't like messy food or candy, it grosses me out #bigtime #imjustsaying
....i still decided to give a fair chance....and it was beyond horrible....so there yuh have it...don't waste your $$$....they guy also said that Toy Story 3 was really good, hopefully he didn't lie about that...i'll let you all know how it goes ^_^
Sunday, November 7, 2010
An exciting day....
I got up to take a shower and do my make up.....i shampooed and conditioned my hair the day before and was just waiting on my hairstylist (jessica velez) to arrive
....as soon as i step foot in the bathroom, i knew it was going to be a cold one (and we were heading to the beach)
my hair came out amazing well (thank you doll) and the only thing we were fighting was the light....the drive is what killed us (especially the traffic)
...
we got there, but only had enough time for one look.....
it was freezing and the wind killed it completely...but overall...great day!
(FYI: I'm retarded when it comes to drections,gps,mapquest...i don't lie lol)
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god, i was still cold
(gotta love over-grown hoodies)
<3
Friday, November 5, 2010
They keep my toes warm_____
me- 'baby, do you like my booties'
ravi- 'you're a fool'
me- 'whyyyyy?'
ravi- 'you're a fool for buying them....'
me- 'well, my mommy bought them, and they keep my toe-ies warm & their purple'
ravi- 'i love you!'
<3 i love you tooo
i really do have so many of these things floating around....today we went to the beach and did our first shoot since we started dating, the weather was freezing, but what really made it worse was all the wind...(it destroyed my hair :()
my hair and makeup came out great btw lol (jessica velez did my hair, and i did my MU)
Pictures coming soon....
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Beautiful drive, turned into something productive
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^_^
.....it was the most gorgeous day out...
around 5 pm, and we decided to go for a drive, & he also needed to do some stuff for a school project...
we found a location...
parked it...
and well....
....
there you go...
(i don't think he knows i took this pic, but he will when he goes on my page)
i love you <3
~_^
Fish_eye with Zack
I just purchased a new camera not too long ago, and I'm so in LOVE with it...and since I playing around with it daily, I'm learning new features ^_^
I just found this fish-eye setting....so i decided to try it out
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love you hun, you're awesome <3
hmmmmphz, i'm thinking it's time to start getting some good pictures with my boy Jackson_____ i know that he'll be up for it
(he's always letting me practice braiding his hair & supporting all my nonsense)
OMW to my PS with Martin
hair done, nails done, make-up done....
and the best part of that is.....
I'm not the one doing it
^^
(well, at least in this case I didn't do it)
Credits to:
JD-Hair
Make Up-Efren
I am usually the one to do my Hair and MU in most cases, only because I'm also trying to build up my portfolio in that field as well...oh well (next shoot it'll be ALL ME) ~_^
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
My Mint Choco FIX....
Oh yes....
this sure hit the spot...for maybe the past month (truth be told) i have been craving mint chocolate...not sure exactly why...but i have
Godiva has this UH-MAZING LIMITED Mint Chocolate that is to DIE for...and that was really all i wanted
earlier today (if you read my post...it's below ^_^) i had the only craving for some 3 Musketeers Mint Chocolate (something that i have nvr had before.....yeh, i know, i'm odd...), but it is what it is....
i nvr got that 3 Musketeers lol
But not too long ago, I got home from Walmart (ahhhhh, i love that place...their ALWAYS OPEN!!!)
The boyfriend came with me to pick up a few things...our hands were both full, and i saw from the corner of my eye
BLISS $2.97....and, and, and....i saw a green package
(green=MINT)
i ran over and yelled, 'OMG BABY________I WANT THIS, IT'S MINT, IT'S MINT ' lol....
of course i had no hands, so yes, i grabbed it with my teeth ^_^
(what can i say, when i want my chocolate...i WANT my CHOCOLATE ~_^
(so he bought it for me <3)
i was super excited to try it...i ripped open the bag (again...with my teeth) and indulged...and OMG...HEAVEN in my mouth....all i could think is...'omg________i gotta get my girls up on this'
so there you have it...my reviews on Hershey's Bliss Mint.... it's makes me ^_^ like a FOOL
try it, and let me know what you think
<3
Monday, November 1, 2010
Luck has NOTHING to do with it
5 months of happiness with someone who was right in front of my eyes this whole time....never did i think i would find someone so genuine, kind, considerate, and grateful...
i've never been happier with anyone else...and i don't plan on letting him go
...
he means the world to me....
i take that back...
he is my world....
and the best part of it all
he loves and adores me <3
i couldn't ask for more ^^
i've never been happier with anyone else...and i don't plan on letting him go
...
he means the world to me....i take that back...
he is my world....
and the best part of it all
he loves and adores me <3
i couldn't ask for more ^^
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