Surfing the net that is. I have a confession to make: I am most certainly and absolutely addicted to the world wide web. {gasp!} Not in that way, you pervert! I happen to think the internet is one of greatest resources we have available; it’s a wealth of knowledge that is still in its infancy and we will most certainly see great things come about from it in the years to come.
So far this morning I have spent one hour online and have accomplished oodles: I was able to make business contacts on LinkedIn.com, found a china replacement piece I have been searching for, ordered my makeup (which I can only get online), found some old high school friends on Facebook, got my daily news fix on FoxNews.com, filed a complaint with the BBB (against a company which shall remain nameless), and did a little “window” shopping at Anthro. All that in under 60 minutes, ladies and gentlemen.
So the point of the post? Well, I suddenly had a brilliant idea this morning in the midst of all my work. I have a large exercise ball that is doing nothing but collecting dust in the basement. “Why not use that while I am on my computer at the desk?” I ask myself. Brilliant, no? Now, lest you have images of the beloved Office character Dwight (you all remember that episode, right??), trust me, I look just as dorky bouncing on it but who cares? It is within the safe confines of my own home with no peering eyes are mocking stares.
A great way to stay in shape and surf the net.
Did you know these days, most catering companies and food services are providing healthy alternatives for clients? One of my fave Utah catering companies (talk about to die for cuisine) told me that many companies are now offering low-fat, low-calorie, and healthy food options which allows them to widen their services and broaden their client base. Next time you are using a caterer or having food brought in for a party or other event, ask what healthy, low-fat options they provide. Often times, the “healthy” food tastes just as delectable and delicious as the calorie-laden stuff. Your guests won’t be able to tell a difference!
We have all heard of different and strange remedies for different kinds of illnesses. Well, since I have just gotten over being sick, I’d thought I would share some of my findings. The major plaguing annoyance of being sick is that sore throat. I got to the point that I couldn’t eat, swallow, and almost couldn’t breathe; needless to say: I was desperate. I did what any other self-respecting woman would do…I googled it. The first site advised to mix cayenne pepper and water and gargle it. I tried that. Ugh! That is truly one of the most disgusting things I have ever tasted. I would almost rather stay sick than ever taste that combo again.
So as I was trying that concoction, my mom suggested I warm up some water and add lemon and honey. This was amazing. Not only did it taste great, it actually helped my throat a little bit–at least enough so I didn’t have to lie in the fetal position while I tried to swallow. 
So last night–well, I guess early this morning– at 3 a.m. I woke up coughing to the high heavens. I was really nervous that I wouldn’t get enough sleep to come into work the next day. I tried drinking lots of water, but it didn’t help. It was just cough after cough. So I decided that would be the perfect time to try out something I had just saw online the day before. I went into the kitchen and swallowed a mouth-full of honey. This instantly calmed my throat. It worked instantly. I didn’t wake up coughing the rest of the night. It was great. The news story that I had read early said that honey acts the same as cough syrup. It soothes the throat. So keep this in mind next time you have a bad cough. It is really a miracle!
My husband and I have decided one of the best ways to make sure we stay fit is by staying active outdoors, something we enjoy anyways. With spring right around the corner, we’ve decided to step up efforts and enjoy everything our great home state of Utah has to offer. In fact, Utah parks and recreation has some of the most diverse outdoor landscapes and subsequent activities in the nation. Our goal is to experience as much of it as we possibly can, starting with the Narrows, located in Zion National Park.
The Narrows are some of the world’s most famous slot canyons and attract more than 4 million visitors a year. Tell me this doesn’t look like one of the coolest places to visit!