Music: Original Score to Final Fantasy VII ~ Nobuo Uematsu

Mood: Anticipation and Prana



How do, everybody? Sorry it's been almost 2 weeks since my last blog! Even the great (haha) Jim Garland can get caught under the weather (despite it's being beautiful...). Somehow, someway, I got sick as all get out... Was it the fact that I ate crap preserved toppings (artichoke hearts, onions, carrots, onions) off of an undercooked pizza at a little hole in the wall eatery intown? Was it the horrible surprise of downing a good 6 oz. of completlet spoiled rotten Noni Juice. (rating unknown as far as the BTD universe... I just wanted to try it!) I think it was fermentd... Tasted like spoiled milk. Or is it something else? I dunno... Feeling better now though. Hmmm...

So... I've been pretty hard core about following the diet as of late. Except for three things... The aforementioned Noni... Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar... And... Black pepper! I've been on a crazy spice bender these past weeks, traveling the entirety of india on the breeze of beatiful and exotic masalas and what have you. Garam Masala, different curry powders, turmeric, black onion seed, and the list goes on.. Lots of insence too... Am I wishing for an Indian Summer? Wait a minute... Gettin' confused here....

Anywayz... Some of the spice blends have a wee bit 'o' black pepper in them. And I just let it slide by! Not even begrudgingly! Alas, there are a FEW avoids that I will let by now and then. I suppose we all have them. Mine are as follows (for different reasons, of course): Safflower oil, extra virgin coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, red clover (herb), corn silk (herb), occasionaly a vegetable gum (guar, arabic/acacia, locust bean, xantham, agar, etc.) and... That's about all I can think of for now... I'm sure there are others though. Perhaps I'll get into WHY I allow these 'lil demons in next blog...

I'm sittin' here enjoying a delicious and energized cup of Republic of Tea Loose Leaf Green Tea w/ Jasmine. I LOVE this stuff... It's even more expensive than there white teas though! The rarest green tea, with the most perfect Jasmine... Whaddya expect? I drink a LOT of tea, gang... I add all kinds of weird business to keep it healthy and interesting. Cut and sifted Pau'dArco, peppermint leaves, asst. sea weeds, dried sage powder or leaf (excellent! Try it!), oregano flakes, gunpowder green tea, fresh or ground ginger, etc. Good stuff! I used to primarily imbibe premade teas from Yogi, Traditional Medicinals, etc.. Now I prefer to hit the bulk bins at a health food store for some choice herbs, and loose leaf teas if they have it... And invent my own specialty teas when I get home! Several cups a day. And be sure you're using filtered water! I can't stress enough the dangers of chlorine and flouride! And all the other toxins that are present aren't any better either!

And now! Without further ado! Let's hear it for the IRON TYPE A COMMANDOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be there, or be square folks! Tempe, AZ! 2007! A shout out to my fellow Commando BHop. Peace out!



Oh yeah... I ain't gon be spell cherckin this one neether...