Dark Nail Polish

Today was the first time that I have dared to try a dark nail polish color.  It is a deep purple and reminds of me of the color of bumper cars.  I don't often get bright color manicures, even though I love them, as I am careless and tend to chip the color quickly.  Dark nails are very trendy in Buenos Aires this winter and I have seen a lot of ladies with black nails.  Although according to Glamour dark purple was hot back in Fall 2008. Oh well, better late than never?

Lemonade

Easy Fresh Lemonade

1. In a small saucepan combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, but do not stir, until the sugar dissolves (3-4 mins). Remove from heat and let cool completely.

2. Squeeze enough lemons to gather 1 1/2 cups of juice into a measuring cup, about 10 lemons. You can also strain the juice if you don't want any pulp in there.

3. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, cooled sugar syrup and 4 cups cold water.  If it is too tart, add more water but remember that ice will dilute the lemonade. Refrigerate.

4. Before serving, thinly slice lemons or cut them into wedges, stir into lemonade.

 

Rules for a Good Life

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E’s – Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Play more games.
6. Read more books than you did in 2010.
7. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
8. Sleep for 7 hours.
9. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

1. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
3. Don’t over do. Keep your limits.
4. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
6. Dream more while you are awake.
7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
8. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more.
14. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

1. Call your family often.
2. Each day give something good to others.
3. Forgive everyone for everything.
4. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
5. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
6. What other people think of you is none of your business.
7. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

1. Do the right thing!
2. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
3. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
4. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
5. The best is yet to come.
6. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy. 

Royal Bridesmaid

Pippa Middleton, the bride's sister, looked fantastic. Her dress was simple, flattering and terribly elegant. I was amazed at her grace in picking up Catherine's train in such a form fitting gown.