Category: Health

LA Riots: My Memory

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1st Marine Division along Crenshaw. Wikipedia.

Twenty Years ago someone burnt down Mr. Lims market around the corner of my house during the LA Riots. I lived in the City of Watts, CA. I always remember my brother telling my parents what was going on. And Me, having to stay in the backyard playing through the fence with my friend Vanessa because we could not go to each other’s houses (next door to each other) and because we were not allowed to go due to early curfew.

I remember my teacher telling us about what was going on, more so, what was happening again. I wondered if this would happen again 30 years from now. I remember it being interesting to hear that the past was repeating itself. How they went through something similar in the 60’s and now we were going through the same.

How time passes and the simple memories created during the time of other’s hateful actions stay in one’s life 20 years later. I begin to wonder if there were services provided to us children in this time to process and better understand what we felt, heard, read, and saw. I don’t recall. My parents and brother did a very good job in keeping me safe. But the commotion on the streets, I cannot forget.  Seeing the black owned signs, the burned buildings, The helicopters, the news, the ongoing noise, shots fired more the usual, sirens on more than usual at night while I fell asleep.

How I wish I was there then at my current state now to help.

Jes Sofia

A Cake for Kids: The Fight to Stop Obesity in Children and Teens

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LOL!
 

Obesity is the number one Chronic Illness in Children today.  I see parents giving children candy because they want the child to adhere to the home rules.

Moreover, I hear parents say that they would rather buy a child a cake for their good behavior, than to spend time making a mess by making a make a cake or crafting a toy… You already know where I’m going with this one…
So… this is why I bring up the cake… have some control on what a cake means. Take back the cake!  After all, aren’t you the one educating the child to be a healthy individual?

Remember when a cupcakes or cakes where made as a prize, and not displayed at the dinner table for a snack or made for dinner?

Sadly, I’ve seen this happen in the homes too many times. It is inexpensive, the child gets fed, and the child is happy because they get their way, which stops the yelling and screaming. Please stop making cakes in replacement for dinner or to quiet the child. PLEASE STOP! You are permitting obesity in your home.

I’m not saying that cakes are bad. Making a cake with your child is messy and fun! However, what will both of you get out of making makes? What are the benefits for both you and your kid? Answer: A LOT.  Have a Plan. You can teach an array of skills while making a cake.

Benefits:

1. First of, you can educate your child on Nutrition.

  • Education: Which may be the number one thing lacking in American homes as you can see, we are obese child and teens in this country. 
  • Teach about healthy eating habits
  • When eating a cake is good or bad, teach them boundaries with food.

2. You actually spend time with your child; teaching him or her skills… it it priceless.

  •  This is very important because you if you do not give your child positive attention they will act out pretty much.

3. You allow your kid to know that they are capable of doing something with help.

  • This helps them become aware that they are not alone in life. 
  • That you as the parent are there to guide them and Support them. 
  • That you actually took time out of your busy life to make a cake with them! 

4. You show your child math, reading, comprehension skills, and life/social skills.

5. You have fun! Why not make a mess?!  After all, isn’t what why we have Brawny Paper Towels for?

6. You can teach them how to dance it off and make it a you and child party.

Again, engage with your child and teaching them how to burn off all the sugar calories they ate with the piece of cake. Don’t drill it on them on the info, you don’t want them to become anorexic. But educate your child on nutrition. Teach them how to become better healthy Human BEANS! 🙂

7. You have a healthy Child.

Everything in moderation.

Smile (If you want)

Jes Sofia

 Editors note: I’m “big boned” and too am losing weight. It is VERY hard as an adult.  It is easier as a child. Start them off right. Thank you.

My MacBook

Dear All,  

So I have had my Maccy (MacBook) for a VERY loooong time now. Today it die! Out of no where! I would NOT turn on!  I felt sad, more than sad, freaked out as I was thinking that I needed replace it after — years of having it. Nevertheless, I can say that my Mac stayed strong. Maccy had a minor surgery, in which a piece was removed and a new one implanted and I am very happy to say that I am able to write this to you on my Super Strong Maccy. What can I say? I’m very proud of this amazing machine. I really didn’t want to give it up. Maccy has gotten me through a whole bunch of everything. Business, blogging (of course), shopping, Foundation, writing, paying school loans, all which I do revolves around my Maccy.

*Sigh*…Maccy is OK.

So I went shopping with my computer emergency money… And Bought me my Hudson. Hey Maccy is ok, I have to celebrate right? 😀

Smile (If you want)

Jes Sofia 

What we don’t say…

There are times in this life time where we have to be quiet. Where everything around you may seem wrong, but at the moment we have to remain quiet, and that seem right.

WHAT?!!! Coming from a person who tells you to express your feelings?

Yes! Sometimes… you just have to shut the door.

I’ve come across people who will try to use your words to make it sound like you are saying something else. Sometimes, people even use your words…they just make it up. That is what what I went though this week… So I just shut the door. Why?

Honestly, I don’t have the time. What we don’t say sometimes can be depicted wrong. However, at the end of the day, what you have to remember is what you said. People after they get to know you, will know what you have or have not said.

Also, I have noticed that stories die down, if you allow them to. Moreover! You know better! Somethings you just have to shut the door on and not worry about them.

Just keep on on with your swag.  What we don’t say will be noticed by your actions. Your actions will produce reactions. And those reactions will produce your own personal reactions.

What you think?

Am I full of it today or what?

Smile (If you want)

Jes Sofia