It is SNOWING here as I key...I am looking out the window from time to time at it coming down...so BEAUTIFUL...we have got a white cover on the ground. I got an early call from a friend that church was canceled this morning. I'm still not feeling well, so will rest more today. Still taking meds.
Got on the scale this morning and am still at 141.8, same as yesterday's morning, so I maintained yesterday, Christmas Day, to today. Yesterday, it was all about 'mindful indulgences'. I did allow myself (had to 'tell myself it was okay') to have some candy out of the box of Russell Stover pecan delight candy Hubby gave me for Christmas but 'only just so much', and kept that within allowed calories for the day, which total calories ended up being an estimated 1500 calories for the day. Then last nite I felt hungry but didn't give in.
This morning's breakfast is 'baked' cinnamon apple pieces (cooked in the microwave a few minutes) and coffee. I've been having fruit with coffee for breakfast over the past few days instead of the usual turkey sausage and grits with coffee.
Progress as of today: 63.2 lbs lost so far, only 1.8 lbs to go!
We're getting snow too. I hope you have a wonderful day Maria!
Hubby and I wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS from our house to yours!
Sitting by the fireside this morning and it is chilly outside. We are under a WINTER STORMWATCH for SNOW!!!!! 1-3 inches tonite and 3-5 tomorrow on Sunday!!! YAYYYYY!!! Unusual for this time of year...usually we 'might' get a little light snow in February or either ice during that month.
My weigh-in this morning shows I'm down EVEN MORE...141.8 now. (Down almost 4 in a week!) Only 1.8 away from GOALWEIGHT! YAYYYYYYYY!!!
We're not expecting any company today although yesterday afternoon, a couple from a church we visited off/on for about a year while we were away from our church that we went back to last month came over and visited a while with us. The Hubby used to work with my Hubby.
As for me, I'm still doing about the same as I was yesterday. Needing to wash my hair but thinking twice about it. Don't want to get worse. Getting ready to soon take my meds. Hope you have a wonderful, blessed Christmas Day! Love ya!
merry christmas, maria! enjoy and congrats on your loss, especially this time of year!
Regarding candy, loved your message to me yesterday, "It would have to be EXTREMELY satisfying to be worth the WORK to get it off of you after the few minutes or seconds that it takes to eat it!" Great words to live by! Good job on your weight loss, Maria! Have a very Merry Christmas! It is good to not be alone in this journey.
Merry Christmas! I hope your day is relaxing and stress free!
Ha? Maria, no it's not snowing here, althought we have had rain, it is goiing to be around the high eighties mark today. The cockatoo's seem to be out in full force, like Church bells this morning. Making sure everyone is awake and getting dressed. You keep warm and look after yourself, after all, Christmas is not about the food and the company is it? My daughter is sick so I will be taking the three bigger children to church this morning. Our last chance to sing Christmas carols until next year. I am so sorry you are sick but I should impagine that you are thrilled that the weight has dropped. Merry Christmas Maria.
It is sunny and chilly here this morning. Hubby is at work today. I surprised him yesterday when he came home...While he was at work, I cooked him his fav...in a large roasting pan I cooked baked ham with 'ham-rice' cooked in with it for him. He was SO HAPPY over it. I told him it was ALL HIS. (I don't eat pork.) He decided he wanted to take 2 plates to elderly sick neighbor-friends and so we loaded the plates up and off he went to their home. They are a husband-wife couple and the husband had mentioned to me yesterday morning over the phone that he'd like some ham, which I told Hubby. Hubby is feeling better. As for me, I'm still not feeling too well. Done took my meds this morning... maybe that will help.
My weigh-in this morning shows I'm down EVEN MORE...142.0 now. Only 2 pounds away from GOALWEIGHT! YAYYYYYYYY!!! Clothes are fitting LOOSE.
Evening Update: Family/friends call early today to say they are coming over at a certain time, so you, not feeling well and they know it, prepare for their arrival by cooking supper for them when you are definitely not up to it. Exhausted, you wait. One calls...'going to be late but still coming'. The other ones don't show up or call. Exhausted and having cleaned and cooked while definitely not up to it, and keeping on looking out the window for their vechicle arrival, you get another call...'going to be even later but still coming'...it's nitetime and you're so tired and weak and not feeling well, you're MAD! Hubby, who helped me cook and clean tries to calm me...all I want is to go to BED!!!! Finally, after hours of this, and Hubby and I agreeing that instead of their coming over here, we'll bring their gifts over to their home after they call and say it is convenient after their family who called them and said they wanted to visit them tonite and they said yes, leaves, I've changed clothes and have on my PJ's as I key! I don't think that I should get out in the dark and the cold, hoarse, weak, exhausted, and ANGRY! Errrrr! PS...did I say I'm VERY TIRED?????
Progress as of today: 63 lbs lost so far, only 2 lbs to go!
Congrats on the loss and I hope you feel better tonight and tomorrow. Merry Christmas!
Don't overdo things so you can start feeling better again--hope you can just take it easy! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Mmm that ham thing sounds tasty. Not particularly diet right, but certainly tasty. Hope you feel better really soon. Have a lovely Christmas.
congrats Maria!!! Impressive with so many holiday temptations! Merry Christmas!
Oh no, I can understand your frustration and anger, which would be made worse because you are not feeling well. Some people are just selfish and unthinking even if they are family. Sounds like you would like to Christmas a miss this year!! I wouldn't blame you.
I feel for you, Maria. What a bunch of selfish folks. Family or not. Take care of yourself. I hope next time that you and your hubs can just say no. Cannot do it tonight. Sorry. Take care, and feel better. Hugs.
I thank those of you who have left me a message to help me feel in touch and better.
Anyway, I got on the scale this morning and it read '143.0'. Only 3 pounds from goalweight. It's not from not eating enough yesterday, which I think I had about 1800 cals. I am having a mug of coffee this morning as I key to you. Maybe I should have taken Mom's Christmas present (an 11-diamond ring) to her early at the nursing home, as I suggested to Hubby before I started having a lot of symptoms with this, cause I sure don't want her to chance getting it. He told me no, to wait til Christmas Day or she'd feel like she didn't get anything on Christmas Day. Soooo...I've got to start getting better!
Hang in there Maria, and I hope you feel better for Christmas!
Thanks, Maria for your encouraging comments on my page! Woke up this morning feeling disgusted with myself and wanting to choose to do better. Get better soon! Merry Christmas!
Sorry you're feeling crummy--hope you start feeling on top of it all again soon!
Maria, take care of yourself, that is what is important now. I'm sorry you are sick right before the holidays. Hopefully, you will get back on your feet for Christmas day, and that is the important one. Wishes for health and happiness for you.
It is cloudy and chilly here this morning. Hubby has gone to work. He is slowly feeling better. As for me, I'm not feeling too good at all. Done took my meds, (antibiotic, probiotic, sinus symptoms reliever) maybe that will help. After he left for work, I got on the sofa nearby the fireplace that had a fire going in it and fell back asleep for a little while.
My weigh-in this morning shows I'm down a little...144.4 now. I was SO HUNGRY last nite. I almost gave in to a food binge. I kept trying to get it off my mind. I was wanting to get into some sweets my friend gave me for my Christmas present from her. She gave me a lot of sweets for Christmas. I already got into a small bar of fruitcake she gave me over the past few days, but counted it with my calories each day and did my best to 'ration' it. I'm okay with 144.4 today. My goal has been to stay under 147.0 during the holiday season. Christmas is coming up very soon. We always take our tree down early (usually Christmas nite). I am to cook Christmas dinner Friday, Christmas Eve. Daughter will probably come over Christmas Eve nite and open her gifts, as she and I always have (we don't wait til Christmas Day). With Hubby and me being under the weather, I don't expect any company on Christmas Day as our friends know he's been very sick. But, then again, he is getting better, so...perhaps...??? I feel so bad right now that I don't even care at all for company coming over. When you're in pain, you don't feel up to entertaining. I'll do good to get the cooking the meal done. Also, I plan on visiting Mom on Christmas Day, Lord willing and take her gift to her, if not before. Hubby keeps telling me to wait til Christmas Day to give it to her. If I do, I'll take her a plate of Christmas dinner, too.
Feel better Maria! I'm just trying to cut back on high-fat meats and dairy because of the saturated fat aspect. So far the family is going right along with it without any complaints - it's going much better than I anticipated!
Congrats on your loss--good to have a little cushion this time of year!
Actually Esselstyn and McDougall don't allow any meat or dairy whatsoever, so the chicken would be out--period--so no chicken fat. Also no oils, even the highly touted/marketed "healthy fat" olive oil.
Maria I am happy to hear that you resisted the binge also keeping your goals not to go above 140...I too have a goal of not gaining more than 3 lbs..I have been doing great so far but there are so many nuts here in all shapes sizes,cans and jars :( I have been trying to keep it to a minimal but so far so good!
My favourite holiday foods are fruit mince tarts with custard, chocolate mousse, Christmas ice cream (it is vanilla bean icecream with mini marshmallows, raspberries, grated chocolate and pecans), pork and prawn spring rolls (egg rolls), the traditional Christmas lunch, turkey, ham, roast pork, roast potatoes, vegetables etc. This year I am including a try of Sweetpeas ribs. Yum!!!!
Hubby is slowly getting better. So am I. We're both still taking antibiotics.
I've been having a mug of coffee tonite.
The Christmas shopping is done. Gifts have been bagged/wrapped and some have been given. I visited Mom this afternoon, who had been in bed all day, refusing to get up but she had just finished putting makeup on and looked really pretty. I stayed with her a good long while. She told me my Sister, her Hubby, Sister's Daughter (Mom's Granddaughter) and Sister's Granddaughter (Mom's only Great-Gran) visited her this morning and brought her Christmas gifts and Mom gave them theirs (that I'd shopped for and Mom and I had bagged the gifts together). Mom appeared happy. Said her Great Granddaughter was especially pleased with her gift (a musical, light-up butterfly that plays a song when the butterfly is pressed and plays 18 different tunes) and wouldn't let anyone hold it but herself, hehehe~! I was happy about this cause I picked it out!
On the dietfront, I'm having to be especially careful cause well-meaning friends are giving me SWEETS for Christmas gifts. I keep reminding myself that it is NOT WORTH THE TASTE for a few minutes of enjoying those sweets to let go where I'm at sizewise, wearing size 8's, which I've done before in the past and fluffed back up....not again! Moderation!
Good for you for resisting those sweets! Though well intentioned, they are full of butter, sugar and other addicting food temptations! I'm glad your sister's granddaughter enjoyed her gift, it sounds like a lovely gift. Have a great evening!
It is a beautiful, sunny Sunday here in S.C.
Just got back a little while ago from church and visiting Mom (who was doing well). Took her bananas and sat with her a while in the dining room where she and her friends were having their lunch.
Christmas Cantata (a program of Bible scriptures and Christmas songs describing the Christmas story of Jesus' Birth) was this morning. It was beautiful and I thank the Lord for helping us!
Hubby, who is still sick, stayed home and rested. I fixed him some chicken noodle soup after I came in.
Weighed this morning 144.6. Getting back to the 144.0 I recently was at.
Well, off to read some entries here before I have to get ready for tonite's evening church service in which the children will be having their Christmas program.
Hope you're having a blessed Sunday!
The questions were on someones diary entry. The facebook girl's do this type of thing and one of them had put up the questions today. I just copied and pasted and deleted their answer's and put in mine. I was love to see your answers Maria.
It is a chilly morning here in S.C...30's...and RAINING...which I love! It gives me a good excuse to stay inside where it is warm and not feel like I absolutely 'HAVE' to run, run, run! However...there are '2' things on the agenda for today...one is go back to a store I shopped at yesterday here in town and get some more earrings...I bought a pair yesterday but when I took them out of the pack last nite to try them on, I lost a piece to them and didn't find it, so I will be going mainly to get another pair to replace that particular piece. (My ears have never been pierced, so they are not pierced earrings.) Second thing is I think I'll surprise Mom and get her a little something to cheer her up since she was so disappointed I didn't surprise her yesterday with a little shopping gift when I went back to her room after doing her shopping for her. (She didn't want a pantsuit that I offered to get for her and didn't seem to want anything before I left, so I didn't bring her back anything when I brought her Christmas list gifts to give her family and friends back to her later yesterday afternoon). So, something to cheer Mom is definitely on the list for item number 2.
Antibiotic is not agreeing with my stomach this morning...ugh...it'll get better....Christmas Cantata (the actual program, not practice) is tomorrow morning! I believe it will be beautiful. I am trusting the Lord about everything. The whole program is to bring praise to Jesus! It is the story of His Birth, beginning with the prophets foretelling the wonderful news and leading up to His Birth. There are lots of Bible scriptures and Christmas carols in the Christmas Cantata.
On the weightfront, I seem to have 'gained' according to this morning's weigh-in. My goal during this Christmas season is to ENJOY the festivities which includes social food gatherings and try to not go over 146.anything (stay under 147.0). I can allow this and still wear my 8's jeans comfortably (and they are NOT STRETCH). Not going to be a Scrooge, which includes not to myself enjoying eating delicious treats at parties, either, hahaha! Maybe next month I'll get back to the elusive 140.0 goalweight.
Evening update: Visited Mom this afternoon...she had just finished NOT EATING her lunch, except for the small desert and 1/2 carton of milk included in it. When I questioned her about it, and asked if she was still trying to lose weight, she told me she is just trying to "maintain" her weight she is at now. I laughed and confided and confessed to her that I, too, am doing the same thing! She was in the dining room, sitting up in her wheelchair at her table with her friends, who were also in wheelchairs. I gave her 2 pairs of earrings I bought for her, but she couldn't wear either pair cause her pierced ear holes have enlarged so very much. Only loops stay in her ears now. I also took her a baked sweet potato with a little sugar, cinnamon and margerine on it and a small bottle of caffeine-free diet pepsi. I took fingernail polish with me and she happily let me paint her fingernails red in celebration of Christmas season. She was relaxed and seemed content enough, with one of her 2 closest resident-friends sitting nearby her. Her favorite cna was there today, too, whom Mom really loves a lot. This cna told Mom in front of me that she's bought Mom a Christmas present she is going to bring to give to her. (That is a very special cna, I tell ya! ) Mom is usually happy when that cna (for later reference, 'L') is there taking care of her. Don't let me get started on the big difference in cna's and other medical professionals who love their patients and find it a JOY to take care of them and others who simply and only are in the business for money reasons. Anyway, when I finished painting Mom's nails, she was very happy with them.
Awww Maria :( I hope they don't charge you to replace the piece...I like the fact that you are allowing yourself a little leeway as far as the food...Christmas dinner is the only splurge allowing a tbsp of all foods at moms :) I hope you have a wonderful day!!!Stay dry and i hope you will find mom a snazzy pantsuit!!!
General Manager..lol I have a horrible habit of shortening words names and expect others to know what I am talking about! SOrry ;) Well mom makes a turkey, dressing, Spiral Honey Baked Ham( she doesn't eat beef or pork but still purchases for everyone else) Green Beans, homemade mac n cheese, homemade rolls, home made cranberry sauce,sauteed collards....Maybe a sweet potato pie but none of us are sweet eaters, so i suggested baking a few taters to get the taste with out all the extra fats and calories...My annual contribution is a veggie/cheese platter and salad....Now keep in mind my Nana also cooks her dinner too, she likes oysters in her stuffing and it is mmm mmm good!!! Would you and hubby like to come for dinner???
This will be my first time trying my Mom's recipe with whole wheat flour. If it comes out well I will post it. I'm planning to do one plain cheese and the other with sliced tomatoes, green peppers and onion. I hope you have a wonderful concert tomorrow!
Wearing your non stretchy jeans over the Christmas holidays will give you an idea of how you are going with the goodies Maria. Your Mom will love a suprise and maybe put her back in her good mood from last week. Shame about losing that peice of earing, what a nuisance. I am wishing you all the best for the Cantata, I am sure it will be wonderful and fill you will the spirit. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.
Sounds like you had a lovely visit with your mom. I am so glad she was feeling happier today. I take the easy route with the chocolate bark, I buy good quality dark and milk chocolate and melt it, then spread it on a tray and sprinkle the nuts and fruit over the top so that it stays visisable. So pretty for a gift.
I know how mom loves to get her nails painted and getting dolled up so I am sure you left her in great spirits!!! :) Yes Maria i am getting pretty excited just as if it was Christmas Eve!!! Love ya!
Hubby and I both went to the doctor yesterday, who put us both on antibiotics, Hubby for sinusitis and bronchitis, and me for sinusitis.
I have decided that the less I answer the phone, the happier I will be. Do I look like I've got 'sucker' written all over me??? Apparently to most of the callers, I do!
Another one calls after the usual long period of not hearing for them and wants me to do something for them, which I oblige, then pulls a double with needing a lot more for me to do for them.
My Hubby usually NEVER answers the phone (unless his work calls) and if ANYONE calls just to 'talk' to him (that is not work-related), unless it's me when I'm not home, you should see the FACE he makes as he painstakingly takes the phone I hand to him to talk to them! He tells me repeatedly that "Maria, just because the phone rings doesn't mean you have to answer it!!!" when he sees me agonizing over call after call.
So...am I done yet? You might think? Yep. This is better than overeating, which I AM VERY TEMPTED TO DO!!! But! Guess what??? IT IS NOT FUN TO 'FLUFF UP'! (from overeating).
Okay...some good news...I 'think' I'm done with shopping for Christmas. Today I went to the nursing home and offered to take Mom Christmas shopping, thinking she'd be ecstatic! Instead, she laid there in bed telling me how very tired she felt and that just the thought of getting out of bed to go shopping (even though I'd be wheeling her around in her wheelchair) made her feel even more tired. So I volunteered to do her Christmas shopping for her which she was happy about. I spent about 3 hours getting her list done. Took the Christmas gifts back to her room and we bagged them together (easier than wrapping). She was very happy over everything I got but what was so SAD was when she asked did I get her anything??? I had asked her if she'd like a pantsuit before I left and she'd said no. She doesn't know she will be receiving a real 11-diamonds ring from Hubby and me but she knows she's getting something expensive and extra nice for Christmas, her only hints. So, I reminded her and she smiled again. She'd wanted some of the gifts for herself but resisted after oohing and ahhing over them. I'm glad the shopping is done. What a job!
What a wonderful loving daughter,mom, friend you are :) I am sure mom will be extremely happy!!!! As or the rest it sure appears that your patience is being tested and maybe your hubby has the right idea about not answering the phone! The beauty of caller id is that you always knows who is on the line and it is up to you if you want to be bothered! Love you Maria!!
I'm sorry you and hubby aren't feeling well, and that folks are taking advantage of you this holiday season. I was out and about shopping and running errands yesterday and so many people are grumpy and cranky and seem miserable. I hate that the holiday season brings this out, it should be a time of joy and celebration. On the flip side, in the LONG line at the post office everyone was nice and cheerful and I witnessed several acts of kindness. We need more of that! I hope today is a better day for you!
Maria, I totally agree with your hubby - one needs to be selective in allowing people into our lives. Offending you and forgetting about it - how rude is that? I hope you are both feeling better today, antibiotics normally make one feel wonderful so quickly!
Good job on getting all the presents for your mom - you are an amzing daughter!
I'm sitting here by the fireside this morning, keying to you. It is sunny but COLD outside (16F).
I want to say something this morning. This is the time of year when tempers easily flare. Don't get caught up in someone else's anger and don't become angry, yourself. Don't let the devil steal your joy. I am currently caught in between friends, trying to keep harmony and peace between them. It was not my choice. It's not like I stepped in intentionally to do this. I got caught in the middle by someone being inconsiderate and determined to have things their way. I didn't go through the proper channels as I should have when I tried to accomodate them. My excuse (everyone's got one, right?) is that I have become so accustomed to being the one in charge of many situations (including my Mom and her care, though this has nothing to do with her whatsoever) that I didn't even think to consult others in charge before making a decision to accomodate the person who was being inconsiderate. I didn't think of the possible effect on others in charge of a certain project. They became very angry, to say the least and it is ALL MY FAULT. I had to tell them that I didn't think to consult them before giving in to the person and letting them have their way. (The others in charge had put me in charge of the details of the project, though they are the ones over it.) I told them I was sorry and asked their forgiveness. Some of the work they had done had to be changed slightly to accomodate the person whom I gave in to having their way. Top it off, after they talked with the person, whom I agreed to let have their way,the person did not even act thankful and wanted things EVEN MORE their way. I ask for your prayers about this even though I can't put the details over the internet. Suffice to say, the devil will do anything he can come up with to try to take our joy if we let him. Also suffice to say that I've learned my lesson well about making sure I, myself, am considerate of others (especially those who are also in charge).
..Tonite will be the last Christmas Cantata practice after evening church service before this coming Sunday morning when we have the program.
Update: In making today's entry, I lost yesterday's entry. Please overlook that comments were made yesterday...they were to yesterday's entry.
Hope you're having a blessed day or evening!
Glad to hear that.:) Guess I'm going to try a little exercise now, and turn in early. Thanks for chattin with me. Have a good evening.
I'm sorry to hear you are in a difficult situation. I hope it works itself out and people can find it in their hearts to be understanding and forgiving, particularly at this time of year. I hope you have a great day and stay warm!!
Don't let this situation damper your Christmas Spirits. Some people are joy stealer's. They will try to steal your joy, if you let them. Please move on, and chalk it up to the other person's selfishness and your kind nature. I am much like you, misunderstandings weigh heavily on my spirit. Keeping you in my prayers. Come on, GET HAPPY! Jesus has a big celebration coming soon, and we want to be in good spirits for the party. PS, Let nothing rain on your parade, I'm sure you meant well.
Ugh. I'm so sorry to hear that. It is so hard to be caught between people...and it never ceases to amazing me the way adults can act like children. I hope that everyone understands that you were just doing the best you could to please everyone and that it gets better!


The Gallatin Valley has been my home for nearly 40 years, having a considerable influence on my work. I specialize in watercolor, pen and ink, landscapes, nudes,portraits, wildlife and vintage subject matter.
In August of 2016, I was a participant at SLAM (Support Local Artists and Musicians). In 2005, I was the feature artist for the Art and Jazz on Broadway show in Philippsburg, MT, and have had works in the juried art show at Sweet Pea. Other shows included paintings at the Pilgrim Church, Borders Books< Saatijan Jewelry Studio, and in 2010 at the Bozeman High School's Deweese Gallery.
In 1994 I received a Bachelor of Science degree in art and history at the University of Montana Western.
For several years my work has been on display at the Emerson Cultural Center, The Artist's Gallery, The Infusion Gallery, and more recently with the BHive Galllery and Four Winds Gallery and the co-owner of the Freeman Gallery.
My studio is located at 313 W. Mendenhall, Bozeman, MT, behind the old Court House.


Curacao is the home to more than 35 captivating and beautiful beaches. Every coast has its own character and that makes Curacao truly unique. And although Curacao has a lot more to offer than sun, sea and sand. A visit to a few beaches is a definite must do on Curacao. Meet the 10 Best Beach on Curacao.
This beach is popular by both locals and tourists. The stunning blue colors of the ocean in combination with the white sandy beach makes this the absolute number one and a must do on your Curacao bucket list. Visit this beach in the morning to get the best shaded spots but also to admire the almost fluorescent sea.
You have to take a boat trip to experience the beauty of this island and a great plus to this great experience, because you might encounter wild dolphins along the way. This might literally be the finest white sand you will ever feel between your toes. When taking a stroll on this beach you will notice that your feet will easily sink in the sand a little because the fine, powdery sand. You cannot leave this uninhabited island without spotting a sea turtle in the beautiful ocean.
When looking at pictures of a beach on Curacao, chances are you are daydreaming to an image of this beach. Grote Knip (Kenepa Grandi) on Curacao (Westpunt) is not only a very photogenic beach but the second you lay eyes on this beautiful white beach, turquoise ocean and palapas (similar to a small one pole tiki hut) you just know that you are the Caribbean island called Curacao. Bon bini!
This beach is hidden in between two coves in Westpunt. There are two reasons that makes Playa Lagun truly great. Firstly, if you visit this beach in the morning you have a great chance to encounter sea turtles so don't forget to bring your snorkel gear. The second reason is the clear water. The best way to notice that is of course under water but you should definitely climb the stairs to the little bar and restaurant. Look down from there and you will immediately see what we mean here. Oh and don't forget to greet the tame iguana friends when you ordered your cocktail.
You enter the ocean by walking a small set of steps, so this might not be your ideal beach when traveling with small kids. Diving is also something recommendable but the reason why Karakter on Curacao is on this list is because of their restaurant. Their lunch menu including tapas is different than that standard burger you'll normally find at regular beach bars. The menu includes healthy options and contains tasty meats and fishes served with a great combination of ingredients. Stretch the day by watching the sunset and to stay for dinner. Indulge and make your beach day a little bit more culinary, we are positive you won't regret it!
Porto Marie deserves a place on this list due to the combination of everything great. A beautiful beach, a gorgeous ocean both above and under water. Tasty F&B possibilities with an extensive menu in comparison to "regular" beach bars & restaurants. Plenty in the shade and a floating platform to make it even more fun for the kids. To top it there's a beautiful pier which is perfect to take that perfect vacation photo. In short, Porto Marie has the total package.
Due to the extensive upgrade of Avila's beach, this beach truly deserves a spot on this list. This white sandy beach offers calm water, comfortable lounge beds and a great boat shaped beach bar (Schooner Bar) which has been highlighted in many travel magazines. Not only by its shape but also by its menu; you can't leave without tasting the best Keshi Yena on the island. This man made beach was so well constructed that even sea turtles on Curacao can't distinguish it from real and lay their eggs here. This location is also a great spot for cruise tourists looking for things to do on Curacao while visiting the island and in search for a beautiful beach nearby the mega pier.
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This beach has wonderful cabanas where you can privately enjoy the Jan Thiel beach on Curacao. Make your reservation at Zest when arriving to Curacao to avoid disappointments; their very popular. At 1.00 pm they lights up the grill and it's impossible to ignore those heavenly smells. The cabanas and the BBQ menu make Zest a hotspot on Curacao. This is the perfect place to take in some rest and relaxation.
Blue Bay on Curacao is located in a closed community and a beloved home for locals, people with second (vacation) homes and tourists. It offers a nice beach with lots of palm trees which create shade from the sun. When you're into diving than Blue Bay offers great Curacao views below sea level. This beach offers a bar, three restaurants nearby and a kids club. With these amenities this location speaks to a diverse audience; perfect for families with kids, divers and couples. Something for every taste.
This beach is located at Santa Barbara on East Curacao. This beach does not have palm trees but those typical Divi Divi trees. This windblown tree is almost a national symbol on Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. A beautiful sight together with boats docking at the pier. This beach offers the most unique setting on Sundays. On that day, way before the hotel Santa Barbara existed on Curacao, lots of boat owners come to Barbara Beach via Spanish Waters. Take a stroll on the beach and pier and meanwhile you'll see how (upscale) locals enjoy their weekend with lots of music, food and drinks. Boca 19, one of Santa Barbara's restaurants offers a great view to the beach and boat area.


HEIDELBERG, GERMANY / ACCESSWIRE / March 7, 2019 / Apogenix, a biopharmaceutical company developing next generation immuno-oncology therapeutics, announced today that it will present an overview of its HERA-ligand technology platform for cancer immunotherapy at Cambridge Healthtech Institute's 4th Annual Cancer Immunotherapy: Executive Summit, which is part of the 26th International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference in San Francisco, CA, USA. In addition, the company will provide updates on three of its HERA-ligands in poster presentations at the AACR Annual Meeting 2019 in Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Updated: 09:46 EDT, 3 October 2008
Jennifer Love Hewitt is still looking in terrific shape after revealing her dramatic weight loss earlier this year.
Wearing tight black trousers and a slim-fitting vest, the actress showed off her fabulous figure as she smiled for the camera on the set of her TV show Ghost Whisperer in Los Angeles.
Fabulous figure: Jennifer Love Hewitt showed off her slimmed down frame while filming her TV show Ghost Whisperer in LA
Jennifer was widely criticised for her weight gain when she was pictured showing off her curvaceous figure in a bikini in November last year.
But the 29-year-old soon zipped back into shape and showed off her new physique in August after losing a stone and four pounds in just ten weeks.
She put the speedy weight loss down to workouts with personal trainer Stevie Sant'Angelo.
Body of work: Jennifer has dropped a stone since being photographed in her bikini in November
However unlike some Hollywood stars, she has resisted the size zero trend and kept onto her sexy trademark curves.
Jennifer, who is engaged to Scottish actor Ross McCall, claims her weight loss was motivated by a desire for more energy and has always insisted loves her body whatever the size.
At the time the unflattering bikini shots emerged she spoke out against the media's obsession with size zero figures.
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Teams & Riders Thibaut Pinot discussion thread
Remy55
'Groupama-FDJ neemt Thibaut Pinot niet mee naar Giro d'Italia'
Thibaut Pinot zal dit jaar toch niet deelnemen aan de Giro d'Italia, zo meldt Eurosport 'op basis van bronnen binnen zijn ploeg Groupama-FDJ'. De Franse klimmer, deze week actief in de Tour of the Alps, heeft nog altijd last van zijn rug. De 30-jarige Pinot werd onlangs nog geopereerd aan zijn...
www.wielerflits.nl
looks like no Pinot at the Giro
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Isn't it weird how FDJ say Pinot's bad performances are because he still feels back pain... but the following days they send him into breakaway groups on the attack?
There's something missing here & I also seriously doubt their doctors are placing him at risk for the mere Tour of the Alpes. But it's all irrelevant because unless he actually rediscovers his actual race winning form, it doesn't matter what Pinot or his team say.
Rackham said:
I just hope it means that he's getting better, even if still not quite good enough to do the Giro. And I doubt they would have sent him (or indeed any rider) on the attack if he really wasn't up to it.
I think he just refuses to give up. All the times he DNF he really showed his fighting spirit, which is something I really like in him, but the team needs to step in and stop him.
He is only hurting himself. The back pain won't get better with more racing, it will only get worse.
He lost 9 minutes today, he's not doing the Giro, why is he still in the race? Just leave, get your sh*t together and go for the Vuelta or some other races at the end of the season.
Pinot's goat
carolina said:
He was in the break yesterday so I guess he still thinks he has something to offer. I am beginning to think they know that racing won't make the situation worse.
Mayomaniac
Another day in the breakaway, but apparently his back started to give him problem once again after some time.
It mainly seems to be a problem on longer climbs, he was fine on the short hills in the one day races at the start of the season. I blame the team, they should send him to ride more races that feature hilly terrain and lack longer climbs until his back gets better. Sending him to the Ardennes classics would have been an option.
I don't really blame him that much for wanting to finish the Tour after what had happened to him and with the final TT being pretty much in his backyard, but at some point the team should have pulled the plug.
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Logic-is-your-friend
He should have left that team ages ago.
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Well... it's official...
Thibaut Pinot will not compete in the Giro d'Italia
The Groupama-FDJ cycling team, in consultation with his rider, has decided that Thibaut Pinot will not participate in the Tour of Italy. Thibaut Pinot
www.equipecycliste-groupama-fdj.fr
Maybe it's the end, at the very least a huge setback...I'm gutted. Life goes on, and Tibopino will try, who knows?
Fuente De
I would wish he comes back but I think this is one time too many.
I'm not quite so pessimistic. Some rest, some proper treatment, and then look forward to the Fall.
Sure, he might never return to the level he had back in the Tour two years ago, and that just makes what happened then all the more heartbreaking...
If they sort the back issue I am sure he will return to that level.
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Netserk
Tonton said:
The verdict is still out, it's not impossible that he can bounce back this or next year like he did in 2018. What a beautiful fall that was.
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will-10
I hope it's not the end, but I'm not hopeful.
Forever The Best
He should retire instead of ending up like Aru.
What? You can't be serious. Although I'm not too optimistic myself it is way too early to give up completely!
Reactions: Sandisfan, Pinot's goat and RedheadDane
It doesn't seem to be something that serious that he can't go back to his usual level.
He just needs to find a good doctor/physio/coach to help him solve the issue. I think this is the main problem. Whoever they're consulting is not good enough or doesn't know what to do.
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Fck me. I thought i was in the Chris Froome thread (which was right beneath the Thibaut Pinot thread)
I was thinking "these people are delusional"
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Forever The Best said:
This is the worst comment I have seen today, Pinot's situation is nothing like Aru. Pinot finished second at the Dauphine about 8 months ago just before the injury, he still can win a lot of races once the back is healed.
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Ha, I did consider going for the "Retire or hang yourself, this is disgraceful beyond belief"-comment, but that would be needlessly crude. And I really believe that he will win again.
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CyclistAbi
If there is chronic back pain involved that should be addressed first.
Ilmaestro99
Anybody know why TiboPino doesn't do much altitude training or any long training camps? He didn't do any this year to prep for the giro, wonder if its because of his back. He was on Teide to prepare for the spring races in 2019 and 2020, but not usually to prepare for grand tours
Pinot and Bernal had petty much the same fate, Rog recovered. They haven't. There's something to say about teams and doctors. Not to get in Clinic stuff. Decisions.
Rog didn't have a back injury, though...
Pinot's goat said:
Aru's last win was a TdF stage becoming top favourite of that race. The situation is exactly the same, he is just further up the trajectory.
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Q: Not Able to start Activity from a Fragment? I am trying to navigate to a new activity from a fragment which is tied to another activity(for eg MainActivity).
When I try to do the following in OnClick of a button in the fragment:
public void onClick(View v) {
            //Fragment fragment = null;
            //fragment = new MakeOfferFragment(post.getUniqueId());
            CommonResources.flowForOffers = "";

            Intent i = new Intent(getActivity(),NewActivity.class);
            startActivity(i);
}

it just opens up the same activity(MainActivity) with the first fragment which was added initially. Even the onCreate of the NewActivity is not getting called
It should navigate me to the new Activity.
Manifest:
<activity
        android:name=".NewActivity "
        android:label="@string/app_name" >
        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAKEOFFER" />

            <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
        </intent-filter>
    </activity>

   <activity
        android:name=".MainActivity"
        android:label="@string/app_name" >
        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />

            <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
        </intent-filter>
    </activity>

Also the new activity holds a FragmentTabHost.

A: Does it work ?
Intent intent = new Intent(getActivity(), ExampleActivity.class);
getActivity().startActivity(intent);

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Q: onActivityResult doesn't get called by finish() when the parent activity is passed as parameter to an intent in a non-activity class I've got a class which handles a question sequence. It doesn't extend Activity. In the class there is the method:
public class QuizMaster {
    public void startQuiz(Activity activity, Model model) {
        //switch - case statement using model

        Intent intent = new Intent(activity, QuestionTextActivity.class)
        activity.startActivityForResult(intent, requestCode);

        //other case statements with other intents
    }
}

When I call this method from a working activity with
mQuizMaster.startQuiz(this, mModel);

And I finish() the child activity:
Intent returnIntent = new Intent();
returnIntent.putExtra(ARG_SELECTED_CHECKBOX, checkedBox);
setResult(RESULT_CODE, returnIntent);
finish();

it doesn't execute the parent activity's
@Override
protected void onActivityResult(final int requestCode, final int resultCode, final Intent data) {
    Log.d(LOG_TAG, "OnActivityResult called in SignDetailsActivity. Resultcode is: ");
}

But when I execute the
Intent intent = new Intent(activity, QuestionTextActivity.class)
activity.startActivityForResult(intent, requestCode);

in the actual parent activity file, it does execute the onActivityResult method.
Why doesn't the child activity run the onActivityResult in the parent activity if sent with a non-activity class? How do i fix this?
I haven't found anyone with the same problem with executing new Intent() in a non-activity class like this. If there is someone, i didn't use the right search keywords and some others might type in the same as I did and come on this page.

A: You need to call setResult(int) before call finish(). This is from Activity documentation:

When an activity exits, it can call setResult(int) to return data back
  to its parent. It must always supply a result code, which can be the
  standard results RESULT_CANCELED, RESULT_OK, or any custom values
  starting at RESULT_FIRST_USER. In addition, it can optionally return
  back an Intent containing any additional data it wants. All of this
  information appears back on the parent's Activity.onActivityResult(),
  along with the integer identifier it originally supplied.

Here is my implementation, which worked:
MainActivity.java (parent activity)
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

    private Sample sample;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

        Button btn = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button);
        btn.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
            @Override
            public void onClick(View v) {
                sample = new Sample();
                sample.startActivity(MainActivity.this);
            }
        });
    }

    @Override
    protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
        super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
        Log.d("TEST", "DONE");
    }
}

LaunchActivity.java (child activity)
public class LaunchActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_launch);

        Button btn = (Button) findViewById(R.id.button2);
        btn.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
            @Override
            public void onClick(View v) {
                setIntent(new Intent());
                finish();
            }
        });
    }
}

Sample.java (class start activity)
public class Sample {

    public Sample () {}

    public void startActivity (Activity a) {
        Intent it = new Intent(a, LaunchActivity.class);
        a.startActivityForResult(it, 0);
    }

}


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