Yogurt- Simply Goodness

Yogurt is a cultured dairy product that is semi-solid and fermented. It was said to have originated from Turkey and used by early Eastern European people. It is popularly consumed by people from all over the world. But its appetizing quality is not the only reason why people love to eat yogurt. Here are additional reasons why you should eat this regularly.

Yogurt contains a good amount of protein and has more calcium that can be found in milk. It is food that can be easily digested and with its lightly sour taste, it is useful for a number of dishes and food preparations.

It is fit for lactose-intolerant people. Milk products can upset the stomach of some people but the presence of lacto bacillus in this food allows people to consume yogurt with no symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and nausea.

The health of the gastro-intestinal tract can be maintained with the habitual consumption of yogurt. Diseases like colon cancer and inflammatory bowel ailments can be averted with the probiotic ingredient in this milk substitute.

It is a good cure for bad breath. Yogurt replaces bad bacteria that produce sulfur that causes a nasty odor in the breath. Its vitamin D content controls the development of yeast infections brought by anaerobic bacteria. Yogurt supports the life of good bacteria and some causes of halitosis come from the digestive tract. Consuming yogurt for a month can reduce halitosis by 80% if not eliminate it. Maintain freshness of breath and the health of the oral cavity with yogurt.

A cup of yogurt is cheaper than a liter of soft drink and way healthier. So if you want to start eating healthy, begin your day with a nice helping of this.

The INTJ Tribe

“Know Thyself.”

It pays to know what type you belong to, in order to understand yourself better.

INTJs believe in constant growth in relationships, and strive for independence for themselves and their mates. They are constantly embarking on “fix-up” projects to improve the overall quality of their lives and relationships. They take their commitments seriously, but are open to redefining their vows, if they see something which may prove to be an improvement over the existing understanding. INTJs are not likely to be “touchy-feely” and overly affirming with their mates or children, and may at times be somewhat insensitive to their emotional needs. However, INTJs are in general extremely capable and intelligent individuals who strive to always be their best, and be moving in a positive direction. If they apply these basic goals to their personal relationships, they likely to enjoy happy and healthy interaction with their families and friends.

INTJ Strengths

* Not threatened by conflict or criticism
* Usually self-confident
* Take their relationships and commitments seriously
* Generally extremely intelligent and capable
* Able to leave a relationship which should be ended, although they may dwell on it in their minds for awhile afterwards
* Interested in “optimizing” their relationships
* Good listeners

INTJ Weaknesses

* Not naturally in tune with others feelings; may be insensitive at times
* May tend to respond to conflict with logic and reason, rather than the desired emotional support
* Not naturally good at expressing feelings and affections
* Tendency to believe that they’re always right
* Tendency to be unwilling or unable to accept blame
* Their constant quest to improve everything may be taxing on relationships
* Tend to hold back part of themselves

INTJs are not naturally in tune with their own feelings, or with what other people are feeling. They also have a tendency to believe that they are always right. While their self-confidence and esteem is attractive, their lack of sensitivity to others can be a problem if it causes them to inadvertantly hurt their partner’s feelings. If this is a problem for an INTJ, they should remember to sometimes let their mate be the one who is right, and to try to be aware of the emotional effect that your words have upon them. In conflict situations, INTJs need to remember to be supportive to their mate’s emotional needs, rather than treating the conflict as if it is an interesting idea to analyze.

Romantically, the INTJ enjoys thinking about intimacy, and about ways to perfect it. In positive relationships, their creativity and intensity shine through in this arena. In more negative relationships, they might enjoy thinking about romance more than actually doing it. They’re likely to approach intimacy from a theoretical, creative perspective, rather than as an opportunity to express love and affection. Although, the INTJ who has learned the importance of these kinds of expressions to the health of their relationship is likely to be more verbally affectionate.

INTJs are able to leave relationships when they’re over, and get on with their lives. They believe that this is the right thing to do. They may have more difficulty accomplishing the task than they like to exhibit to other people.

INTJs are highly intense, intelligent people who bring a lot of depth and insight into most major areas of their life. In terms of relationships, their greatest potential pitfall is the tendency to think about things rather than doing them, and their difficulty reconciling reality with their inner visions. INTJs are likely to be in positive, healthy relationships, because they’re likely to leave relationships which aren’t working for them (unless other circumstances prohibit that).

Courtesy of  this page.

The kind to dwell in my own world, 70%. Silent, watching, churning ideas all the time.

Anyway, we are all different. =))

Virtue In Friendship

There are people we meet that are quickly gone. There are some who stay and leave their imprints in our life, making us feel better about ourselves, giving us an idea that there is really something to gain from friendships. This encounter leaves us a changed person. We are not the same as we were before, never.

For unknown reasons some people come into our lives, some easy to leave behind, some cherished. Some people quickly fade away, some stay. We are drawn to people who mirror us. We keep them who know how to encourage, we trash them who are casual and temporary, them who we think have only used us for their own selfish ends. Some appreciate us, and there are those who put us down. We are always seeking for people who validate us, whether we may admit that or not. It is indeed a good fortune to find a friendship that is based on pleasant experiences and goodness, than the one that was bred for mere utility.

Friendship with affection, it is rare, as all excellent things are. It is virtue after all, that gives harmony and permanence to friendships.

Tara

Happily Married

An interesting story on how to stay happy while married. =)

A man and a woman had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that the little old woman had a shoe box in the top of her closet that she had cautioned her husband never to open or ask her about.

For all of these years, he had never thought about the box, but one day the little old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would not recover. In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took down the shoe box and took it to his wife’s bedside.

She agreed that it was time that he should know what was in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted dolls and a stack of money totaling $95,000. He asked her about the contents.

“When we were to be married,” she said, “my grandmother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doll.”

The little old man was so moved; he had to fight back tears. Only two precious dolls were in the box. She had only been angry with him two times in all those years of living and loving. He almost burst with happiness.

“Honey,” he said “that explains the doll, but what about all of this money? Where did it come from?”

“Oh, that?” she said. “That is the money I made from selling the dolls.”

Work Matters

Ei, it’s been a very busy week for me. What about that?

There has been some shift in the things that I do in the office. Aside from writing, I am actually doing onsite optimization.

I wouldn’t know how to feel, but it’s kinda overwhelming for me.  Just wished they’d have given me time to do my reading before I do the actual part hee-hee!

As far as I know, I have passed the week with my composure intact. Well, looking ahead to Monday when I would have to do 60k links on a site, and let the program do its job. It can take 4 hours to do that.

Still, I’m not as confident as when I do writing, but I’ll get by. A trainor/boss is there to guide me through all the technical process, and that person would have to be patient with me. *grin

Character

“Of all the parts of a person’s body, there is none more excellent than the pupil of the eye. The pupil cannot hide someone’s wickedness. If within the heart everything is proper, the pupil is bright. If within the heart everything is not proper, the pupil is dull. To truly listen to a person, listen to his words and look at the pupil of his eye. How can a person conceal his character?”

- Mencius (Mengzi Meng-tse)

Paint a masterpiece daily. Always autograph your work with excellence.
- Greg Hickman

Reason For Getting Better

I do not try to write better than anyone else.

I only try to write better than myself…

I am the sum of the information that I have chosen to accept and act on.

Cheers,

Tara

Success

An adaptation of a poem by Bessie Stanley, published in 1905.

To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

lotsalove,

Tara

New Logo

Hi, would like to share here a Hubport logo that was designed for us recently.

This is how it looks, and quite a cool switch from the previous yellow and blue one.

Thanks to Harley of the Creative Department and to Em who passed this to me.

Cheers to the writers of Hubport!

- Tara

The Writer Is A Gardener

At last, I completed my trellis project last Saturday. It’s some kind of a rustic trellis which had to be built because my white grape vines are beginning to become unruly. They would climb the net that was installed to shade the orchid plants from excessive sun.

Now, my 2 grape plants are in their leafing season and already the ants are quick to climb them. My husband learned that the sap from the buds is very sweet. That is the reason why black fruit ants are so busy trailing the vines.

So, that would be about 1 year before I can see a big improvement like fruit bearing. I still have to learn how to prune them in order to get the best berries.

When the trellis is all covered up with leaves & vines, then it would also be good shade for my other plants,  like the dendrobiums and foxtail fern because they love cool surroundings. At my free time, I always give effort to go around and pick some leaves that have yellowed or dried.

Tomorrow, I would find time to trim the Chinese hollies to maintain their round shapes, and will be checking on my bougs.