Soooo, after having the longest engagement ever. I'm officially under the 3-month mark and I sort of can't believe it! I have been working really hard on getting my fitness right and my skin before the wedding but it's time to really kick it up a notch and make it a priority. I'm going to have these photos forever and it's going to be such a special day that I don't want to feel meh. I want to feel super confident!
Keeping up with working out 4 times a week and active on the other 3. Long walks or yoga. Trying to get 10,000 steps a day.
I have Keratosis pilaris, which is these red bumps on the back of my arms. My dermatologist told me to use this. But you really have to use it for a long time and consistently to see results.
I have some chest and back acne (keeping it real) and something that really helps is this spray. So I'm using that and this brush to help clear dead skin from working out and reach places I can't. This is what I use in the shower, recommended by my dermatologist. (THIS CAN BLEACH YOUR TOWELS!)
I'm going to keep up with my face wash and oil my dermatologist gave me because that really helps to keep my skin a lot clearer.
I have this face oil, I was hoping it would help with scars and acne. But I think I like this one better so I may switch and I got my facial roller to help that stuff soak in!
Stop picking, this is really bad for me. I can't resist but I find if I leave my skin be for a few days it looks so much clearer!
These are things I should do all the time. But they will be my priority for the next 3 months and hopefully, that will help it to become easier and more of a lifestyle change!
Sorry guys that it took me forever to write this post, but I figured better late than never! I have been having my eye on an Anastasia palette for a while. I wanted one for a fun splurge but none of them really spoke to me until soft glam game out. And then I was all heart eyes! I know that some people were upset some of the shades weren't new but I didnt mind since tehy were all new to me.
PRICE: It's $42 for 14 shadows which is about $3 per shadow which is not bad seen as how the shadows are so pigmented! Plus there is a brush, but I'd give that value about a $0 since I really didnt like it.
FORMULA: So just like the Modern Renaissance palette, this one has a lot of fall out. But now that I'm used to is I don't really mind. Its super pigmented and blends really easily. You have to be careful because you don't need much on your brush.
WEAR: They wear really nicely, I love that I feel like there is unlimited eye looks. I can go subtle or with a bold eye.
Office Time - Burnt Orange in the crease rustic to darken the crease, cypus umber to add some depth and then tempera all over the lip to lighten it!
Night Out - Rustic as the transition shade, a mix of sienna and cyprus in the crease. Dusty Rose in the outer corner with sultry and rose pink on the lid!
Recommendation: I HIGHLY recommend this palette, you can make so many looks and its so pigmented it will last me forever. The only negatives to this is the fall out and that the brush is compete crap.
If you couldn't tell I love purple looks and cool tones so this was a little outside my comfort zone! But I love it, what make up should I try next?!
Google unveiled the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones yesterday at an event in The US. Both the new phones are the successor to the last year Pixel phones and come with the “ Made By Google” marketing campaign.
Google this year acquired HTC’s mobile division, and over 2000 Engineers worked on the new Pixel phones to make sure they are extraordinary.
Google long back changed its strategy from making an affordable high-end phone (Nexus) to a more expensive phone which can rival the iPhone.
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are both very similar in terms of Hardware and specs. The major difference lies in the screen size and battery capacity.
There are bezels present on both the phones, though on the smaller pixel they are more prominent while the XL 2 looks more modern like the Samsung S8 and iPhone X.
The Pixel 2 will retail for $649 while the Pixel 2 XL will be priced at $849. India price is expected to be Rs. 61,000 for the Pixel 2 while the Pixel 2 XL will cost Rs. 73,000 for the 64 GB version. There is also 128 GB version of both the phones which will cost more.
The Pixel phones will be available after 19th of October, and we will have an announcement to see if Flipkart or Amazon is an online partner for the new Pixel phones.
Both the pixel phones come with a similar design language like last year phones with Dual tone back cover. There is metallic uni-body design while the upper part of the rear cover is made from hardened glass to improve signals and create a distinguished look.
Pixel phones are not as flashy as the Samsung 8 or HTC U11 or the new iPhone X but look different and more functional. The front side even on the Pixel 2 has Dual Stereo speakers which take up some space at the top and bottom but offers a better sound quality.
At the sides, there are these new neon buttons – orange and green which adds some color to the phones. Google has not ditched the fingerprint scanner, and it is still present on the back side.
Though they have killed the 3.5 mm headphone jack as was pointed out in many leaks, and you instead get a dongle. There is a USB Type C Port at the bottom which you can use for charging and connecting to other devices.
The Pixel 2 comes in three colors – Black, White, and Kinda Blue, while the large Pixel phone will be available in black and a white variant.
Pixel phones are not very thick and measure 7.8 mm in thickness and 143 grams (Pixel 2) while the Pixel XL 2 has 7.9 mm thickness and weighs 175 grams.
Google is not a specialist when it comes to making great hardware, but world-class software has been their forte, and they have added some of the magic to new pixel phones.
The new Pixel phones come with a new functionality called Google lens which allows you to point your camera to an object and google will tell you what that object is.
You can enable this feature to make your phone listen to any playing music, and it will be able to tell you the track name and details.
You can launch the Google assistant by squeezing the edges of your phone, a feature which Google has borrowed from HTC.
While it is not something new, the pixel phones show date and time along with some more customized widgets on the home screen when the phone is idle.
The new phones come with a redesigned search bar which is placed at a more prominent location, below the icons on the home screen to make it more easy to search things.
Also, Google showcased the new Virtual reality Headset – Daydream. The new Daydream headset comes with improved user experience and will be available for a Price tag of Rs 7,999. There is also AR support, and Google uses machine learning and AI capabilities to improve the user experience.
Google has also launched the rival to Apple Airpods, and the new wireless headphones are called as Pixel buds. Pixel buds also use the machine learning and AI to translate 40 languages in real time. The Pixel buds cost $159 and will be available later in November.
That is one of the main reason to buy the pixel phones as you get the Android updates first. Google has said they will provide the security updates for next 3 years for pixel phone owners. It is obvious you will get the Android P, and further Google OS updates with the pixel.
These are the latest standards in terms of connectivity and Pixel phones offer you super fast data connectivity with these options.
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL comes with an IP67 rating and also have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on display.
So those were the top features, but here is one flaw or we can say disadvantage of buying the pixel phone – you can only use a single sim with the pixel phones.
Lack of micro-sd card support – the Pixel phones come with internal storage of 64 GB or 128 GB and Google is also offering unlimited cloud storage for all your videos and images taken till 2021. But there is no micro-sd card support.
Aforementioned, Google has removed the headphone jack, and you will have to use a connector to plug a 3.5 mm headphone.
As Google mobile hardware division head pointed out there is very little left for differentiation for hardware Google has mostly focused on the user experience.
Both the smartphones come with the top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Processor clocked at 2.35 GHz and has the Adreno 540 GPU.
Google has added 4 GB of ram for a smartphone which probably you will use for 2-3 years. Unlike, Oneplus or even Samsung Note 8 which come with more Ram.
The Pixel phones come with Android Oreo 8.0, though some of the leaks suggested it may come with 8.1 version. Google has also added many software features as already described above.
Original Pixel phones came with the best cameras beating the Samsung S7 edge; now Google has done it again the new Pixel 2 camera offers incredible photography experience.
It is the best camera in the world as claimed by Google and dethrones the Samsung Note 8 and iPhone 8 plus. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL has the same camera modules.
As per DXo Mark the camera on pixel 2 scores 98 which is 4 points higher when compared to iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Note 8.
Google has used a single camera lens at the back with 12.2 MP resolution and 1.4-micron pixel size. The camera comes with f/1.8 aperture lens and has laser autofocus and dual pixel phase detection.
The pixel size of the camera lens is large to capture much more light and offer great low light shots. The camera comes with Optical image stabilization as well as Electronic Image stabilization making the video footage very stable.
Notably, the camera can record 240FPS slow motion at 720p, 120 FPS slow motion at 1080P and there is also 4K video recording support at 30 FPS.
I was worried how this single camera would compete against dual cameras, to take portrait mode photos with blurred background. Google has added their AI and machine learning magic here; they even took a pot shot at rivals who are using the dual camera setup.
This feature works for both the rear camera as well as the front selfie camera. The front camera comes with an 8 Megapixel lens with f/2.4 aperture also has a sizeable 1.4-micron lens to make sure your selfies are gorgeous even in the low light.
Last but not the least, the Pixel phones come with superfast charging ability which can charge your phone to work for 7 hours with just 15 minutes of charging time.
The Pixel 2 comes with a 2700 mAH capacity battery while the Pixel 2 XL runs on a 3520 mAH capacity battery. The battery capacity is almost the same when compared to the last year pixel phones.
Both the phones look very impressive, especially the larger one with an 18:9 display and a bigger battery. The camera is world class, and software experience is going to be flawless.
While for people who love photography the camera is a big positive to choose pixel over the Samsung, LG, and HTC offers plus you will also get the early software and security updates from Google.
The lack of Dual sim and micro-sd card are I think the low points while all else looks great for the new Pixel phones. I am even enticed to buy one and upgrade from my Samsung S7 …. are you thinking about an upgrade let’s discuss in comments.
Updated – 4′ Oct – Google Pixel 2 is launching today, 4th October. Already, there is a lot of hype around the new upcoming Google phones.
The new Pixel phones are likely made by HTC and LG. Besides, Google has invested $1.1 Billion in the HTC and acquired the technology and workforce that is working on the pixel phones.
This gives Google the muscle they needed to stand against Apple and Samsung which are both masters of Hardware. Google is unparalleled in software but hardware is not its Forte. However, this new alliance with HTC gives Google a much stronger position in hardware going forward.
Also, it will benefit HTC that has been struggling to do anything innovative for many years now. Besides, they are following the trends from market leader Apple and Samsung.
Nevertheless, those are the things which will help in future, but let’s talk about the new Pixel and Pixel XL 2 phones. They look almost same from the back side as the last years Pixel and Pixel XL.
I never really liked the dual tone design of the pixel phones. The iPhone and Samsung, even the HTC U11 all seem to make these look bland and less attractive. In fact, I love the OnePlus 5 or the Lg V30’s back design, but not the pixel, not really.
If leaks are to be believed the new phones will come with the same design as the last years. Also, Google is planning to continue with a single rear camera.
Te Pixel camera is excellent and I love it, it is also one of the best camera phones on the market, even slightly better than the Samsung S8.
But what about the Dual cameras, they offer much more features to the users and are way more exciting to use than the single cameras. You can’t click that great portrait shot with a single camera which you can take on iPhone X or the Samsung Note 8. Update (Google proved us wrong by adding AI support to the pixel camera to click portrait shots.)
Yes, we know Google is not making a cheap phone it is going to be expensive and when you buy an expensive phone, you ought to be demanding.
Google may launch the Pixel for $649 and the Pixel XL for $849, they will both cost over Rs. 50,000 in India.
However, the good thing about the new Pixel XL 2 phone is going to be Full Vision display with 18:9 resolution which is a big positive step. Further, it is going to run on the top of the line Snapdragon 835 with 6 GB Ram.
Is Google is going with the same strategy as Apple – you can bet on it. The iPhone 8 comes with an old 16:9 display and the more expensive iPhone X gets a Full view display. Google is doing the same with its pixel phones this year.
Undoubtedly, it will come with the Android Oreo 8.0 with Google assistant and Google may even have 1 or 2 software tricks up its sleeve at the launch.
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An “Erythema Migrans” skin rash is more often incorrectly referred to as the “bull’s eye” rash. Current research has shown that only a small subset of the strains/species of bacteria that cause Lyme disease will cause a rash of any kind. Of the few that do cause a rash only 9% of those will take the over-emphasized ‘bull’s eye’ form. The vast majority will get no rash and those that do most rashes are more generalized in appearance. Different strains of borrelia may cause a very different looking rash that meets no requirement according to current guidelines imposed upon doctors.
[CanLyme note: Recent case reports in Nova Scotia showed that only 18 % of children with confirmed Lyme Disease had any rash.]
It is important to compare your rash with other known skin rashes that are not Lyme related. ie. ringworm (Tinea), a fungal infection that your physician should test for by scraping a little material off the rash area and having it tested for the fungus. Ringworm can be treated with anti-fungal creams.
Many doctors tell patients that what they have is a spider bite … the only spider bites that leave rashes that may be confused with Lyme disease will very quickly (within hours) become extremely painful, unlike a Lyme disease rash.
No evidence or recall of a rash does NOT mean no Lyme Disease to the clinician. If it one does occur it is not always a bull’s eye and can be generalized in appearance.
A Lyme disease rash is not always at the site of the tick bite. Many myths about the rash have resulted in misdiagnosis. One such myth is that the rash is usually the size of a quarter or silver dollar. The rash may vary greatly in both size and appearance. There may be more than one on the body (several at one time).
The most damaging myth is that all patients who have Lyme disease or at least the large majority get a rash of any kind. This has been proven to not be the case yet far too many physicians use this as the main diagnostic criteria rendering a negative diagnosis.
But I don’t care how many times you change your ways, what’s in you is in you, and it’s got to come out – Cannonball Read 10
I know why this book sat on my shelf for so long. I read Giovanni’s Room several years ago, and while I loved James Baldwin’s writing, I really did not care for the story, particularly the way it ended. I’ve picked up Go Tell It on the Mountain several times when looking for my next read, and each time, I put it away, never quite in the right mood for this book that felt too heavy with expectation and history, like a book I should read more than a book I wanted to read, much like another recent read from my backlog, Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony.
Being the oldest son, John has long been expected by everyone to become a preacher like his father Gabriel, yet he’s still waiting for a sign that it’s his true calling. He goes to a storefront church Harlem with his family, and he pays attention and tries to be good, unlike his rebellious younger brother, who comes home one Friday night, slashed across the face in a knife fight. The pious, stern Gabriel blames his wife for Roy’s troubles, but she defends herself while Gabriel’s sister reminds him of his own shortcomings. The tension bursts when Gabriel slaps Elizabeth, and shortly after, John heads to church to clean up before the night’s informal prayer service. Over the course of the evening, the three adults think back on their personal and shared histories, while John prays for faith and direction.
Baldwin’s other-worldly way with words is already on display in this first novel, and I was fully engaged for the first two sections before it all went pear-shaped, the characters swept up suddenly in religious experience that contradicts everything up to that point and descends into a madness of inscrutable narration. Once again, I’d allowed myself to be drawn in by Baldwin’s powerful language only to be let down by ending that I just didn’t buy.
I’ve had a similar issue with a few other writers. Paul Monette’s fiction writing was stiff and mannered, but his brilliant autobiography practically saved my life when I was coming out after college. I’ve tried and failed multiple times to get through Infinite Jest, but I love David Foster Wallace’s essays, particularly his writings on tennis. And with Baldwin, I get the feeling he doesn’t like any of his fictional characters enough to care about what happens to them, good or bad, so they end up feeling more like props. His nonfiction doesn’t suffer from the same issue and benefits even more from his thunderous writing style. Not all great writers are great fictional storytellers, and that’s ok. I’ll stick with Baldwin’s nonfiction, but I’ll need a bit of a break to recover from this one.
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A Celebration of Life, Hope and Courage. NSMC Cancer Walk. Sunday. June 28th. 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. At the Salem Willows.
This Year is the 25th Anniversary of the North Shore Medical Center’s Cancer Walk. Money raised from the North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN will support the construction of the new inpatient oncology unit at North Shore Medical Center as well as wellness services and support programs at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers, MA.
This event is worth going ‘over the bridge’ for! Cape Ann/Gloucester has a wonderful oncology department at Addison Gilbert, but many Cape Ann and north shore residents also use the facilities at MGH/NS Cancer Center in Danvers for cancer treatment and follow-up.
Sample Reiki Sessions from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the ‘Wellness Tent.’ Free to participants of the Relay. ‘By Donation’ for others. (100% of Donations to Benefit the NSMC Cancer Walk.) Come and enjoy a sample of Reiki for ‘relaxation, rest and renewal.’ (Massage Therapists will be there too!) Dreamtime Wellness™ will be there, along with nurse Nancy Earabino, a Reiki Teacher and Reiki Provider for NSMC Wellness.
Reiki – (ray-kee) is a Japanese Healing Method/Art that began in 1922 with founder, Mikao Usui Sensei. Reiki sessions are offered through light (or non) touch and without manipulation. Generally considered safe, Reiki is offered in the oncology settings as part of comprehensive integrative medicine departments. Preliminary studies indicate a potential for relief of anxiety and pain with Reiki. More rigorous, larger studies are needed.
Integrative Healthcare – Key words – Collaborative, Comprehensive, Safe, Effective, Care. In the oncology setting, complementary integrative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, meditation, Reiki and yoga are offered primarily as supportive care for symptom management, such as:
Note – Reiki and other Complementary Therapies are not meant to replace or ‘take the place of” conventional (western/mainstream) medicine, but are best offered ‘in combination’ and after rigorous studies have been done to verify safety and effectiveness. “Integrative medicine“combines mainstream medical therapies and Complementary and Integrative medicine (IM) therapies for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.”
Ask your physician/oncologist beforehand about using CAM. Start the conversation – If you are using CAM therapies, let your physician/oncologist know. **Some supplements/herbs/over the counter medications may interact with and/or negatively affect your treatment. ‘When in doubt, check it out’ and talk to your physician! Trust, rapport and open communication are important for safe, effective care.
Sources and more information on Reiki Therapy and other Complementary & Integrative Therapies for patients undergoing treatment for cancer and how to choose a qualified provider –
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/hcq/dhpl/nursing/nursing-practice/advisory-rulings/holistic-nursing-and-complementary-therapies.html
Having offered Reiki as the RN/Reiki Provider at NSMC for 12 years and the MGH Cancer Center for 9 years, this event is especially close to my heart. During that time, I saw many of my friends, neighbors and their families when they were there for cancer treatment. It was an honor and a privilege to help support them through their care and hopefully make their treatment more bearable, and their lives a little more comfortable. ~ Karen Pischke BSN, RN, Reiki Provider & Teacher
Patients receiving Reiki while undergoing treatment for cancer have often relayed “a greater sense of HOPE.”
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An extensive program that prepares an injured worker for return to work. It incorporates stretching, strengthening, body mechanics training, symptom management, work pacing, and extended work simulation. It typically starts with 4 hours daily and progresses to 8 hours daily over a 4 to 6 week period. It improves endurance for an 8 hour day while facilitating safe and timely return to work.