Speaking of chocolate

 

Few days ago was a very cold and rainy day. On days like this I prefere to stay at home, watching nice movie, having a glass of wine, being wrapped up in blanket and of course eating chocolate.

Speaking of chocolate, I'm a huge fun.
I love chocolate any time of the day for any reason :-) 

Do you feel the same?
And also...

Did you know chocolate is good for you?
(Of course in a small amount)

1.) Chocolate makes us feel good

2.) It melts in your mouth 

3.) It really is good for you (in a small amount)
4.) Chocolate isn’t a food, it’s a medicine – an anti-depressant  :-)

5.) Contains antioxidants

6.) Helps the body generate serotonin

What is serotonin?

Serotonin is the happiness hormone that regulates the mood, reduces mood swings and even prevents depression .

But we still have to remember that it is important not to overindulge in chocolate, because it contains high amounts of saturated fats, sugar and can cause health damage or obesity. However, when eaten in moderate quantities, chocolate truly can be a miracle food. 

''Love''

 Dusana

Chocolate and positive thinking, my favorite combination.

''There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate.''

~Linda Grayson~

''All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.''

~Lucy Van Pelt~

''Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands - and then eat just one of the pieces.''

~Judith Viorst~

I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process.... It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?

~Unknown author~

Something little to put a smile on your face!

This guy found a bottle on the ocean, he opened it, out popped a genie and gave him three wishes. 

The guy wished for a million dollars and poof! There was a million dollars. 

Then he wished for a convertible and poof! There was a convertible. 


And then, he wished he could be irresistible to all women... poof! 
He turned into a box of chocolates.  



Now you tell me, why do you love chocolate and when it's your favorite time to eat it?

Feeling irritated

This morning I woke up feeling irritated and moody.
Our moods are like weather, constantly changing. One minute we are ok, next minute we get upset and angry. The worst is, when we feel down and we cannot explain why.
Has it ever happened to you?
Have you ever felt irritated for no reason?

Life can be sometimes an emotional roller coaster. Some days we feel like nothing can stop us . Other days we feel utterly hopeless.

But we all have small rituals which makes us feel better, you know.... those little things we all do to put us in a happy mood.

I can say it is my morning ritual to get a cup of coffee soon after waking up and having it while watching my favorite sitcom Friends.
This always cheers me up.

A ritual  is anything we do repeatedly or in a particular manner.
They can be anything.....(you name it).
Our small rituals connect us, every hour of every day.

Sometimes, when we feel irritated, inspiring quotes, or phrases can help us.

Next time when you feel the struggle is wearing you down, have a look at these quotations for the inspiration.

Positive life sayings help us realize how beautiful life is and also make us appreciate it. 

''Love''

 Dusana

''Beautiful pictures are developed from negatives in a dark room....So if you see darkness or negatives in your life, be reassured that a beautiful picture is being prepared.''

~Unknown ~ 

''You can be absolutely certain that when you feel you are being most unfairly tested, you are being prepared for great achievement.''

~Napoleon Hill~

''The only way out of things. Is through them.''

~Mariska Hargitay~

"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."

 ~Judy Garland~

Something extra.... a little joke.
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Why did the peanut call 911 ?

Because it was a salted.
 

It's all about making you laugh, brighten your day and cheer you up. After all, laughter is the best medicine.   :-)

I've received the Liebster Blog Award

I've received the Liebster Blog Award

The Liebster Blog Award is given to upcoming bloggers who have less than 200 followers and Liebster is a German word which means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcome.
Awww....that's so adorable.

RULES
1. Each person must post 11 facts about themselves
2. Answer 11 questions the tagger has given you 

3. Give 11 questions for the people you've tagged.
4. Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
5. Tell them you've tagged them.
6. Remember, no tag backs. 

THANKS! 
First, I would like to thank LUCIE for my nomination for my first award... I'm very surprised and grateful !
I enjoy writing and I'm happy that some of you like my work.  It will help me to keep going! 
Dusana

11 FACTS ABOUT ME

1.) I love traveling

2.) Friends has been my favorite show for years

3.) I love the girls from Sex and the City. Watched every episode billion times and of 

     course the movie

4.) I need coffee first thing in the morning

5.) I love reading

6.) Chocolate calms me down

7.) Cycling is my favorite sport

8.) I love writing and blogging

9.) My favorite quote is:''Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions''

       ~Albert Einstein~

10.) I Believe in the Power of Positive Thinking

11.) And I also believe: The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.     

MY ANSWERS TO LUCIE'S QUESTIONS  

1- If you have some kind of superpowers what will you want? 

    For now I would like to stop time. Actually to free up more time. Time to love more, live fuller and

    being able to travel everywhere. 

2- What's your favorite book?

    My favorite book is ''The Power'' from Rhonda Byrne. The power of positive thinking can change 

    and improve your life. Developing and manifesting a positive attitude makes life happier and more 

    successful.

3- Which author would you choose to have a lunch with?

     I would be very happy to have a lunch with Rhonda Byrne.

4- Which is your favorite male character ?

     My favorite male character is Mr Darcy from Pride and Prejudice.

5- Which is your favorite heroine? 

     Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice

6-Do you read comics, mangas, both ? 

    No, not at the moment.

7- When you have time for yourself, how do you like to spend it ?

     I love cycling, whenever I have time I love cycling in the streets of Paris, or in the woods.

8- Can you recommend me a book you were really into it since the beggining of this year ?

    ''The Magic'' from Rhonda Byrne. I strongly recommend it.

 9- How long have you been blogging ? 

     Since January 2012

10- What are you currently reading ?

     ''The Magic''

       In The Magic, Rhonda Byrne reveals this life- changing knowledge to the world. Then, on an

       incredible 28-day journey, she teaches you how to apply this knowledge in your everyday

       life.

     
11- Are you a bookmark reader or a pages corner ?

      I am a bookmark reader.
 

11 people I have tagged to receive the Liebster Blog Award:

1.) Kiran The Travelfury 

2.) Scientist of Sound.

3.) Lis 

4.) AnfinsenArt.blogspot.com 

5.) Divya Bisht

6.) sim capillo

7.)  nicky 

8.) Crystal Burns 

9.) im.Jeca 

10.) Jawad Ahmad 

11.) Emily Brewer

Here my questions for the ones I have tagged: 

1.) How long have you been blogging ? 

2.) What is your favorite book ? 

3.) Who is your favorite author ?

4.) Do you read a lot ?

5.) What do you like watching on TV ? 

6.) Do you like cooking ? 

7.) What is your favorite meal ? 

8.) Why did you start blogging ?

9.) Do you have a pet?

10.) What is your hobby ?

11.) Do you believe in the power of positive thinking ? 

If you try hard enough....

When I was a little girl I loved reading fairy tales and inspirational stories. Even more I loved it when one of my sisters read them to me.
Every Sunday after lunch, we'd pretend to take a nap and my sister read to me as we lay on her bed in our bedroom. It was a great moment for me, because we learned something new, we laughed and we had fun.
One of the stories I remember is about the thirsty crow.
I like the concept of  this story so I decided to share it with you. Some of you may already know this, but for those who don't....please, enjoy.

''Love''
 Dusana

The Thirsty Crow 

One hot summer day, a thirsty crow flew all over the fields looking for water. 

For a long time, she could not find any. She felt very weak, almost giving up hope.

Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her, which was kept on the other side of the tree.

She flew straight down to see if there was any water. When she looked, she could see some water inside the jug!

Yupiiiii, finally I got water, said the thirsty crow.

She quickly put her peak inside the pot of water, but couldn’t drink, because the water was deep below and the neck of the jug was too narrow. 

Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out. She found that the jug was too heavy.

Now the thirsty crow didn’t know what to do?

She sat for a while and looked here and there. Then looking around her, she saw some pebbles. 

She suddenly had a good idea. 

She started picking up the pebbles one by one. Then she came near the pot of water, threw one pebble in it and watched.

She saw that the water in the pot was coming up. So she put more pebbles in the jug. As more and more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high enough for the crow to drink.

Her plan had worked.

Without wasting anytime the thirsty crow drank all the water and fulfilled her thirst. 

And then very happy, she flew away…

Moral of this story is:
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''If you try hard enough, you may soon find an answer to your problem.'' 

Remember:
Often when you feel like you want to give up and you are about to give up, you are so close to making a huge break-thru. Be an inspiration to others by refusing to give up.
You deserve to be happy and you deserve to have success.
Keep that mindset and never give up until you reach your destination!

''If you try hard enough, you can bend the spoon, you can shift reality.''

~Christopher Meloni~

''Try, try, try, and keep on trying is the rule that must be followed to become an expert in anything.''

~W. Clement Stone~

''Set your target and keep trying until you reach it.''

~Napoleon Hill~

How to attract money into your life

Sometimes it’s good to remind yourself, that there is always something you can do to make situation better than it is.
The truth is that when things are getting tough, by reminding yourself positive affirmations, positive quotes and using positive thinking,  you can change your day for better and make your dreams come true.

I decided to put together all my posts about money,  just to remind you how to attract money into your life.

Our mind is the source of all creation. If you want to attract a life of prosperity and abundance, you have to stop complaining, because thoughts that bring about bad feelings means you are ''not'' on the right track. I know it's hard to think you have a lot's of money, when it's not true, but it's worth to give it a go. All you have to do is reprogram your mind and the best way to do it is by using an affirmations.

Affirmations and visualizations are an extremely powerful tools to change your life. Every thought you think and every word you say is an affirmation. Our self-talk, the things we say to ourself is very important, because it directly effects our conscious and subconsious mind. We listen everything we say to ourself. The time for affirmations to become a reality is depending on your beliefs, how powerful the positive statement is and how determined you are to make a change in your life.

As you develop the habit of using positive affirmations in your life, you will begin to explore your feelings, beliefs and desire to continue to change and to create a life full of joy and fulfillment.

Below is a collection of affirmations for attracting money into your life. Remember that they work best if you really tune into the feelings of what you are focusing on. Say them with confidence and try to feel the essence of the intent. 

AFFIRMATIONS FOR MONEY :

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I choose to live an abundant life.

Every day I am getting more and more money.

I am a magnet for money, I have now more than I need.

Money comes to me easily.

Money loves me.

The affirmations about money that I repeat attract money to me.

My financial situation is improving day by day. 

Decide what you want, believe you can have it, believe you deserve it, believe it is possible for you. Close your eyes and visualize having what you already want and the feeling of already having it.






Why not give it a go to put together positive thinking, affirmations, visualizations and power of stones.

Citrin :

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Citrin is known as the success stone, it promotes prosperity, abundance and of course success. It particularly promotes success in business.

If you are in need of money, put the citrine in your wallet.
Does it really work???
Well, the only way to find out is to give it a go.

Think positive, use affirmations, dream big, believe in yourself and you can accomplish and achieve anything you want. 
Wishing you all a great week full of positive thoughts.

''Love''

 Dusana 

''See yourself living in abundance and you will attract it. It always works, it works every time with every person.''

~Bob Proctor~ 

''Visualization is the process of creating pictures in your mind of yourself enjoying what you want. When you visualize, you generate powerful thoughts and feelings of having it now. The law of attraction then returns that reality to you, just as you saw it in your mind.''

~Rhonda Byrne~

 

We all need a pick me up

We all need a pick me up from time to time.

We all need at least one thing everyday to makes us smile, to make us feel good about life and light up our world. 

I believe inspirational quotes can be a powerful tool to inspire you, to help you reach your goal, to help you feel good about yourself, or just to put a smile on your face.

I hope these quotes will inspire you and that you will share them with someone who may need them.

"Love''

 Dusana

''Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.''

~Dale Carnegie~

''Optimism is a happiness magnet.

  If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.''

~Mary Lou Retton~

''You've got to follow your passion.

You've got to figure out what it is you love, who you really are

and have the courage to do that. I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams.''

~Oprah Winfrey~

''What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful.''
~Scott Westerfeld~

''When you know what you want and want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.''
~Jim Rohn~ 

''You are always a valuable, worthwhile human being, 

  not because anybody says so,

  not because you are succesful,

  not because you make a lot of money,

  but because you decide to believe it.... you are worth it, remember it.''

~Wayne Dyer~

 

''By being yourself,
you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.''

~Edwin Elliot~

The way you perceive a specific situation is determined by your frame of mind. If your mind and thoughts are positive, you will always be in a position to seize the opportunities that are before you.

Feel good and stay positive!

Amazonite

Having the wrong attitude towards life and taking on unnecessary stress can lead to physical and emotional health problems. This is where the healing power of gemstones can help transform your life. Let's talk about the stone of ''Hope''.

Amazonite is blue-green.......to pale green stone, also known as the stone of hope.

Amazonite is a strong stone for communicating, helps balance the emotions and gives physical stamina.

This crystal is an extremely soothing and calming stone.

Amazonite is used to disperse negative energy, it is powerful to help to relieve stress, while at the same time it is highly energizing.

At times we are all put into a situation where we need to speak of delicate matters that are emotionally difficult to speak truthfully about. Amazonite will aid you to communicate harmoniously and truthfully and to let your true feelings and thoughts from a higher perspective shine through.

Amazonite helps to clear and support the kidneys, liver and sometimes is used for protection against electromagnetic stress, by placing it in front of the computer monitor, or microwawes.

Amazonite is used for these benefits:

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- This stone represents prosperity

- Great over a door to bring in new business

- Good for communication

- Great for confidence and leadership

- Used for self-expression

- Increases self-respect

- Reduces self-damaging behavior

- Used for artistic creativity and healing

- Assists with relationships by enhancing communication concerning love

 
Amazonite calms while at the same time lifting the spirits, and can be used to treat depressions.
Holding this stone in your hand while doing affirmations may aid their manifestation... as it brings extra energy to the power of positive affirmations.

You can wear it on you to improve your luck, or you can hold it in your hand for healing.

Crystals should be cleansed soon after you get one for the first time and after each time you use the stone for healing, either for yourself or healing for someone else.

''Love''

 Dusana

Some methods of cleansing: 

1.) Water is the universal cleanser. I f you have access to the ocean, ocean water is wonderful. You
      can rinse the crystal in water, or you can place the crystal in a glass filled with water.
2.) You can place it on your windowsill, to charge it in the sun.
3.) The moon can also be used for cleansing and charging. Place your crystal in the direct light of the
      moon.

''Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible and  

 suddenly you are doing the impossible.''

~ St. Francis of Assisi ~

   

Nivea Body Good-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream

Being a woman is a difficult business, it is a continue struggle against body fat, wrinkles and of course cellulite.

Cellulite is a word that many women fear, so how to fight it?

I have tried many different anti-cellulite before, but Nivea Good-Bye Cellulite Gel is by far the best. Interestingly enough, this gel-cream actually lives up to its label claims. 

I have been using this product for a few months, applying it twice a day and I can say it does work. 

It is easy to apply and smells wonderful.  

Plus, it leaves my skin amazingly soft and smooth (even without exfoliation).

 

Combined with exercise and healthy diet, this product will help reduce the look of cellulite. It's important to follow instructions carefully and use the cream the way it's meant to be. 

I recommend it to anyone. 

How to use it:

Apply Nivea Goodbye Cellulite to problem areas (thighs, buttocks....) on a daily basis. Rub the gel cream into the skin in a circular motion until fully absorbed. Cellulite creams should be massaged onto the affected area. By massaging, you stimulate blood flow into the area, encouraging fat burn and cellulite reduction.

What else can you do to stop cellulite?

- Leading a healthy diet and regularly exercising can also contribute further to the reduction of
  cellulite.

- My favorite sport is cycling. Cycling is another great way to get a good workout and exercise your
  legs at the same time.

- Skin brushing, it helps remove dead skin cells and stimulates circulation to assist in the reduction
  of cellulite.

- A healthy diet filled with lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as plenty of water, can
  help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Eat a healthy balanced diet and detox from time to time to
  clean your system from toxins.


Remember, it’s never too late to change. By changing bad eating habits and by exercising, you can improve your overall health and get rid of that cellulite.

''Love''
 Dusana

''There is no such thing as a hopeless situation. Every single circumstances of your life can change!''

~Rhonda Byrne~

''To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.''

~ Buddha~