10 minutes to a happy you (part 2)

I love Thursdays. Because it signals the start of the weekend here in the GCC. I might not be able to log in because it is family time for us so i leave you the second part of ways to be happy.

6. Chop extra vegetables in 60 seconds.
Eating fruits and veggies make you feel happy as well as healthy (as you do something good for yourself). If you are bored with the usual suspects, try something new such as kohlrabi - a white, green or purple cabbage that's yummy steamed.

7. Take five minutes to find your P point.
Sexologists say this point is located on your perineum and is an underrated pleasure.

8. Listen ten seconds longer.
Often we stop listening to someone as we think we're not going to hear anything valuable or worthwhile. But try listening longer and you might be surprised at what you hear.

9. Do the five-minute back check
The Spinal Mouse is a small hand held scanner that pinpoints the exact cause of a niggly back or neck ache and "what might cause more problems in the future.

10. Take five minutes to match-make a mate
We feel good when we help others so why not flip through your black book and set your best bud up with a date to help her find Mr Right?

Have a good Friday everyone!

christening prep

As i shared previously, we are now planning for our little prince's baptism. Hubby and i will attend the church seminar next Friday. Hopefully, along with the chosen god parents too. But life is so busy here in Dubai and we understand the chosen god parents will also want to spend the whole weekend with their respective families so maybe they will not make it to the seminar. That is fine as long as they show up in the church hehe.

We also have found a nice little restaurant near the house for the dinner celebration. I have spoken to the owner and she is now planning the menu. I told her nothing fancy or formal. Just a lovely evening with our friends in honor of our son.

So the christening favors are almost complete. I found twelve lovely candle sticks for church use and I have found a shop to print the invitations. The only problem would be Andre's christening gown. I searched all the baby stores in the Mall of the Emirates but to no avail. Last night, hubby found one in an Italian baby shop but it costs 400 dirhams! Gosh, it will be a one time use so we are definitely not considering such expensive outfit. We will just have to find remedy among those white onesies at Babyshop.

Okay, got to go now because hubby is going on a diving trip tomorrow and I still have to prepare his things. Ciao everyone and thank you for the continued visits!

10 minutes to a happy healthy you

Who said getting healthy or happy had to take time? For the next few days, I will share with you my 40 clippings that is proven by studies and researchers to make you feel good in less than 10 minutes. Come read on, because it is worth a try.

1. Tumble dry your socks for 90 seconds
Did you know that one of the things that tells your body that its bedtime is the blood vessels in you hands and feet dilating? Stimulate action by putting on warm socks and you'll fall asleep faster.

2. Gargle with water for 60 seconds
Doing this three times a day cuts your risk of colds by a third. Just don't laugh while doing it, ok?

3. Check you bank statement for two minutes
A recent study showed that 62 percent of us feel happier if we are in control of our finances. And even once a week read to see whether you're on a budget will help.

4. Spend 10 minutes doing something you've been putting off
Thinking about doing your expenses or making that dreaded call is ten times more stressful than actually doing it - so get it over with and feel the weight lift from your shoulders.

5. Spend 10 minutes googling an old friend
Former friends could well bring something to your life now so fire up the search engines and start digging. We all can benefit learning the art of friendship.