Entries by TATIANA

I had nattō yesterday, my first time! My brother loves nattō but I did not try it with him when I saw him last, he enjoyed it by himself while I watched. It is a traditional Japanese food that is very nutritious. Nattō is actually the richest food source of natural vitamin K2. I will definitely eat it again.



I also joined the gym....it is time to get in shape. Somewhat at least. I barely exercised all of 2016 and the first half of 2017.....but that is in the past. And that feels good.



Now I want some new gym clothes. I think Puma or Lululemon should sponsor me. DUH.....clearly they should!

There is a store in town called Tres Chic. We had a fashion show last night at the club and we all wore selected outfits from the store, Heather the owner put the whole thing on together with Ara, one of the dancers.



This was my outfit, fitting for upcoming Valentine's Day. If you that are reading this have a wife or a girlfriend I am reminding you.....Valentine's Day is February 14, that is next week. Although I am aware of that it is a commercial holiday and bla bla bla, it IS nice to spend a little time to show the person you share your life with or a large chunk of your time with some extra appreciation. I always make sure to show the people I care about some extra ❤️ on Valentine's Day. I think it is a cute tradition.



Note the hearts on the ribbon.



Desi wore a super cute necklace with long pieces hanging down and some red feather earrings.



We also got another visit from Xpose Hope last night. The ladies brought us candy, bracelets with anchors on them and these little mirrors that say Jesus Loves Strippers on them, the mirrors were very popular. We loved them. Thank You Xpose Hope!
I have exchanged a few emails with Betty, the founder of Xpose Hope and we might get together for coffee next time I am in Portland. Fun!

A couple of days ago I had BAD PMS.....I was out doing errands, looking for something at Joann Fabrics and Crafts, they did not have what I needed and directed me to another store. When I got in my car I started crying, I had a bad feeling inside my body, mainly chest area all day. It's like an unrest, a crazy feeling. Edgy. So before driving to the next store I headed straight for Shari's, barged in there and ordered two slices of pie and a side of whipped cream that I scarfed down in my car.
Immediate relief. It's good that I don't feel like this all the time, I would need to be on some sort of a medication if I did.....I felt borderline psychotic the other day. And today I am back to normal.



If there is a rhubarb option I will always pick that.....they had strawberry rhubarb and the other one is lemon something.
Yesterday I had tea at Tea Buzz.....I love that place. I picked a black tea as always and opted for a traditional cup and saucer. I like traditional when it comes to tea. So my cup and saucer are from England and the other cup and saucer from Japan - perfect picks by Joanna (owner and hostess of Tea Buzz - she is the best hostess ever).
I will go back soon to experience an East Frisian tea ceremony, it's a tea from northern Germany. I am looking forward to it already.



Yummy and cute. I was sharing my tea time with somebody.



Outside the building.



Bathing in sunshine.

Sometimes life is very difficult and sad. This is what scares me about living.....because I don't think that I have the strength to deal with certain sadnesses, I think I might break to never recover.
A dear friend of mine is going trough something difficult. Today I am thinking about you A. And I am sorry and sad for you, no words will help and I don't know what to say anyways.....besides that I am here for you.
When I was going through something difficult in my life a while back this friend was there for me and I appreciate that very much.

Super Bowl Sunday is here and the big game is over.
I am definitely not an American football fanatic, I did watch the game but to me it does not matter who wins. I don't have a favorite team or a favorite player. I barely know anything about the sport. Somebody will win, somebody will lose, they all get paid very well and it's only football after all.
I can say this much since there has been much debate whether to stand or kneel/sit (or whatever some of the football players do to show a form of protest) during the National Anthem. My opinion? Stand. Absolutely. And sing. Did you watch the game today? If so, did you see the medal of honor recipients that were being honored before the coin toss? One of those older men had a walker. If he can stand, so can all the players. They are being very well compensated for their efforts in the game. They should all be very grateful. If they have anything they want to change in the community, anything they want to protest, they can do a lot of difference with some of that coin they rake in each year. Be a role model. Do positive things. Be kind. Everybody can do something.

What drugs do dancers do? Glitter. We snort glitter in the dressing room.....what else? DUH!





How do you like my dancer drugs pic creation? I threw it together this evening. All by myself. So the image credits are mine (even the idea I think). Thanks.