Get your movieloving be-hind to ATL's STARLITE SIX!

Even if you count yourself amongst the most ardent of movie lovers, or the most dedicated of movie professionals, or the most brainy of movie critics, I guarantee not all of you have had the pleasure of pulling up on a hilly blacktop in a comfy-cool four-wheel ride, armed with all the preferred food and drink that you desire, outfitted with ass-fitting chairs and ear-tasty sound systems, gifted

Snake Bracelet/Arm Wrap

Geia sas ladies!

Recently i went to the mall with my friend & bought this bracelet/arm wrap at Francesca's.

I love that it looks like a snake!

And of course i love that its gold!

Francesca's Collections is such a cute boutique, not exactly budget friendly though, this was $18, and other any other circumstance i wouldn't not pay that much for a bracelet but this one is kinda great. :)

It's really bendable but still holds it shape well.

School was long & tiring today, it was our first skills day so we learned how to wash hands up up to code, make an unoccupied bed, make an occupied bed, & take pulse & respiration.

They were all more detailed than they sound believe me. I'm so tired i could sleep for a week straight!

Zzzzzzz.........

Cosmetic Bonding

Many people have small gaps in between their teeth that they would like fixed. Most people think that expensive braces or crowns are the only answer so they choose to do nothing.

This is not the case. Cosmetic bonding is a procedure where white (color chosen to match your teeth) filling material is placed on the side of each tooth where the gap exists. This closes the gap and makes a rather unaesthetic spot a whole lot better. You can still floss the area, no one can tell that anything has been done, and best of all it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to get it done.

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Sunday Church Outfit!

Geia sas girlies!
I've been meaning to do more posts but it appears they're going to suffer a bit until my CNA class is over.
But anyway today is my Sunday outfit of the day for church & lunch out with the family at a Greek restaurant.

The shoes i have on you can see better in THIS post.

Shoes; Charlotte Russe

As far as church outfits generally a skirt or dress is always worn.

(p.s. some of the angles are weird trying to get a full length, i couldn't fit in the mirror!!)

Top; one of those rare Walmart finds that shocks you with the fact that you like it, well i actually love this top & that's the only Walmart clothing i can say that about :)

Skirt; GAP i've had for a while.

Earrings; Charlotte Russe

I totally love these earrings & i feel like i never get to wear them enough!

So now you chicas have all seen me, voilà!

:)

What do you wear to church?

Kali Evdomada se olous!

καλή εβδομάδα σε όλους!

(have a good week everyone!)

My Movie Poster Collection: L

Remember that you can always click on the images themselves to see them (hopefully) larger:L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (Curtis Hanson, 97) Rolled, DThe best of all the many one-sheets for this magnificent modern noir. LASERBLAST (Michael Rae, 78). Folded, VGOne of my favorite bad movies also has a killer poster. Sure, I like the little-seen Dave Allen-created aliens up at the top. And the fact that the

School Rant & Breakfast

  Geia sou everybody!

So i've been really tired lately, especially after starting school yesterday. Today i officially started my CNA class, it's so long & really boring because she just reiterates common sense to us. Though i'm sure there are some people who need that...but they shouldn't be caregivers!!

 lol..anyway so a really strange girl sat next to me in our assigned seats, & i had a feeling she was going to be strange when she walked in. She was doing some weird a** stuff like staring at me every time i would use my pen, leaning over & reading from my book instead of hers(we have the same exact textbook), fidgeting & flailing her arms, biting her shirt, letting her butt hang out(eww she needed to pull up her pants), turning around every time the poor girl behind us with the sniffles would sneeze, & many other odd behaviors.

Needless to say i'm not looking forward to sitting next to her for the remainder of this class.

But anyhoo, on days other than school, a typical breakfast for me would be this:

Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt

with wheat germ, flax seed(ground), & blueberries.

The portion of blueberries & flax/wheat change slightly but its always with 1 cup yogurt. The yogurt changes between this & Greek depending on what i feel like.

Hopefully i can regularly post during this next month but i'll have to see how it goes. I have a feeling this is the year that turns me into a full-fledged coffee HOLIC drinker, but i guess i was doomed anyway it practically runs in the blood of all my ancestors lol. No surprise it's drank like water at my house.

*Random thought, i've always loved the name Alejandro & i love that it's singable now (Alejandro by Lady Gaga is on right now lol) but i still hate most of Gaga's videos.

Anyone else like that song?

**Random thought of the day #2, arn't Josh & Jake Harris from Deadliest Catch

(Cornelia Marie, Captain Phil's sons) total cuties?!

I was just reminded of this fact since i was watching an interview with them today.

 

Bienvenue!

Bonjour tout le monde! Dans deux semaines je vais aller en France! Je voyage avec neuf étudiants et un autre professeur et sa femme! Nous allons explorer la région du "Midi-Pyrénées" - une région riche en histoire et culture! S'il vous plaît suivez nos blogs! 

Hello everyone!  In two weeks time I will go to France!  I am traveling with nine students and another professor and his wife. We are going to explore the "Midi-Pyrénées" - an area rich in history and culture! Please, follow our blogs!


Attention Mme Casebier: S'il vous plaît corriger ma traduction Française!

My Movie Poster Collection: M

Remember that you can always click on the images themselves to see them (hopefully) larger:MAGIC (1978). Folded, GWow, that freaking poem! And the image of Fats looking at us with his dead eyes. When I choose to hang this masterful one-sheet up on my walls, I find I have difficulty sleeping. Along with Oh! What A Lovely War, the strangest of all Richard Attenbourough works. MAGNOLIA (1999).

BREAKING NEWS: Coppola gets the 2001 Thalberg Award, and three more VERY surprising people land Honorary Oscars:

I'm keeping up my streak for predicting each year's Honorary Oscars, but this year, I have to admit, I'm surprised. I only got one, but it's a biggie. First off, the estimable Francis Ford Coppola is being handed another award this year, but it's NOT an Oscar statuette (he already has five of those: one for co-writing the screenplay to Patton, one for co-producing The Godfather, and three for

What is cleft lip/palate?

The word "cleft" simply means a crack or divide. A cleft lip is simply the body incorrectly or incompletely closing the facial structures during development. This incomplete closing leaves a cleft, or divide, in the lip and/or palate of the new born. Below is an ultrasound showing a cleft lip.

About 6,800 children in the United States are born with isolated cleft lip/palates each year. This number accounts for about 70% of all the clefts in children. The other 30% of clefts are associated with one of over 400 syndromes that include a cleft as part of the syndrome.

Clefts are normally very repairable and the scare can be almost unrecognizable.

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Sassy's Balsamic Tomato Pasta

Geia sas everyone!

I have a delicious recipe to share with you today.
This is my recipe for my Balsamic Tomato-Basil Pasta. I don't use recipes all that much when i cook but when i do it's either for something i'm not use to cooking with or i use them as guidelines. I wanted to put this together into a recipe so that anyone can make it. As a result of the way  i generally cook sometimes i don't have exact measurements so you may have to eyeball/taste-test it. :)

Sassy's Balsamic Tomato Pasta

1 box whole wheat penne pasta

2 cans fire roasted garlic tomatoes

about 5 cloves garlic, minced

oregano (i used at least a Tbsp.)

roughly 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

extra virgin olive oil-a Tbsp. or 2 plus enough to sauté garlic

a large handful fresh basil leaves, loosely torn

mozzarella cheese(could use Parmesan or Romano)

pepper to taste

a pinch of salt

Place garlic in a skillet & sauté for a few minutes, then add the cans of tomato to your skillet. Keep on med.-low heat. Meanwhile cook your pasta. Add the oregano, pepper, salt, balsamic vinegar, & olive oil to skillet. Let simmer. When you pasta is done turn your sauce on low & add the basil leaves, just so they wilt. Then serve sauce over pasta topping with your cheese(mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano).

*Note: i always coat my pasta with olive oil too

This basil was fresh from my herb garden & amazing! I love this dish & so does my family, i hope you will enjoy it too!

Kali Evdomada!

(Have a good week)

 

   

                                            

Wisdom teeth

Do I really need my wisdom teeth out?

More than likely you do.

There is only a small segment of the population that has enough room that would allow for all 4 wisdom teeth to erupt completely into the mouth. Wisdom teeth removal can range in difficulty from very simple to very complex. Which end of the spectrum your own personal wisdom tooth removal ends up being is dependent upon several factors. How far can you open your mouth, how far up, or down, into the jaw do your teeth sit, and at what angle do your teeth lie are just a few of the concerns that must be addressed by you and your doctor to determine what to expect from your own wisdom tooth surgery.

Artist rendering of different kinds of wisdom tooth positions.

Two actual patient x-rays of horizontally impacted wisdom teeth.

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Methamphetamine

Just in case any of you were thinking of using meth? Don't.

The above are pictures of people before and after they used Meth. Below is a picture of teeth after meth. Not good, would probably be an understatement.

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e.l.f. Haul/Review

     Geia sas girls!

I recently bought some fabulous products from e.l.f. so i'll be showing them with a short review.

Let me show you:

Here we have

1. Brightening Eye Color in Butternut

2. Super Glossy Lip Shine in Pink Kiss

3. Shimmering Facial Whip in Citrus

4. Cream Eyeliner in Ivory

I really like the colors that came in the eyeshadow quad, they compliment each other well & for only $1!

I love the Pink Kiss color its a very nice gloss. Again $1, amazing!

The facial whip was a free gift so i wouldn't have picked it out but its a nice shimmering blush or blush base.

The cream eyeliner was a free gift as well & not a color i would even buy, but it works as a highlight.

1. Nail Polish in Punk Purple

2. Mineral Lipstick in Natural Nymph

3. Mineral Booster Powder in Tinted

I love the nail polish, you can't beat it for $1, Punk Purple is a great color i get complimented on it a lot. Its not even really purple, its like a magenta mixed with a maroon color; very pretty & perfect for fall/winter.

Natural Nymph is my new favorite lipstick, i love it!! Its the perfect lipstick under any gloss.($5)

The face powder is nice but i was expecting more out of it, its just ok, i use it control the oil in my 'T zone'. ($5)

And finally, Mineral Eyeshadow in Enchanting (Matte)

This a the perfect everyday eyeshadow for me, its matte & natural looking. ($3)

I was smart & bought my products on the free shipping day, because as i've said before the only thing i don't like about e.l.f. is their shipping prices suck!

Happy Friday!

Health Food Store Shopping Trip

Geia sas everyone, so i made a trip to my local health food store with my mom & here's what we picked up;

1. lentils

2. fresh baguette

3. roasted red pepper hummus

4. Kashi TLC fire roasted veggie crackers

5. Near East rice pilaf lentil

6.sunflower oil

7.sunflower butter

8. Puffins cereal

9.french onion seasoning

10.Almond Breeze chocolate

The crackers & hummus was good, but i make better hummus. It was good for an on the run snack.

The sunflower oil is used in our lentil salad, recipe coming soon.

I love chocolate almond milk, but i have to say i was very disappointed in Almond Breeze's, it was watery, very light colored, & had no taste whatsoever. I contacted them to let them know i was disappointed, as this was not a cheap item.

By far my favorite thing! I tried this on a whim, i love coconut & chocolate so i figured why not. I'm so happy i did, this was amazing; SO Delicious' cultured Coconut Milk in Chocolate. I was expecting a yogurt-like consistency, it was thinner & lighter than yogurt & very refreshing; just perfect! The only thing i dislike about this is that it has 7 grams of fat; boo! However, I will buy this again for sure!

And on a slightly funny, unrelated note, i had an appointment yesterday & when i went in i showed the woman my new tattoo & she said, "Oh that's an Angelina Jolie tattoo" LOL i just said really i wouldn't have thought of that but ok lol.

BREAKING NEWS about Terrence Malick's THE TREE OF LIFE. And what, exactly, is it like to select titles for a film festival crowd?

Upon seeing Anne Thompson's tweet about New York Film Festival selection committee member Todd McCarthy's incisive new post about what it's like to attack that laborious job, I was immediately reminded of my own odyssey as the Programming Director for the Dahlonega International Film Festival (now the Rome International Film Festival) back in the early 2000s. The festival's Executive Director,

Puppy Chow Recipe

Geia sas!

So who doesn't love puppy chow right?

(also called 'muddy buddies' by some)

Unless of course you've never tried it, but that's about to change!

Puppy Chow

Ingredients:

1 box chex cereal-approx 14 cups

1 cup creamy peanut butter

2 bags chocolate chips

1 lb. powdered sugar

In microwave or saucepan, melt chocolate chip & peanut butter. Mix until smooth. Pour over cereal; toss to coat. Then toss with 1 cup powdered sugar at a time until well coated. Store in zip-lock bags.

(It's also 5 WW points for 1/2 cup for anyone that applies to.)

Puppy chow; the perfect mix of chocolate, peanut butter, & crunch!

 

Beauty Breakdown: Halle Berry's Makeup on Vogue Cover

The 43-year old actress is rocking a short blunt bob. In her interview she talks about not giving up on love. I'm in love with this look! Her skin is very soft and dewy. I have not seen a more sexy smokey eye ever! She keeps the attention on her eyes by pairing it with a pale lip

Get her look before this cover hits stands on Tuesday, August 24th!

Face: Blend on MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation

Beauty Breakdown: Halle Berry's Makeup on Vogue Cover

The 43-year old actress is rocking a short blunt bob. In her interview she talks about not giving up on love. I'm in love with this look! Her skin is very soft and dewy. I have not seen a more sexy smokey eye ever! She keeps the attention on her eyes by pairing it with a pale lip

Get her look before this cover hits stands on Tuesday, August 24th!

Face: Blend on MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation

Is amalgam dangerous???

No. The ADA (American dental association), WHO (world health organization) and the New England Journal of medicine all have reported that there is no connection between amalgam fillings and any type of condition or disease process.

Are metal fillings less attractive then white fillings? Well beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but most of my patients think so and I change out a lot of them for cosmetic reasons.

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Tattoo!

             Geia sas lovelies!  

So i got my tattoo done today at 1:00 o'clock!!!! (the 17th)

(My sister came with &,my friend was supose to come but had to work sadly.)

I've wanted to get one for so long but i wanted to be 100% sure what i wanted before getting it done. I'm very pleased with what i chose, it has meaning to me & is very special.

It says 'η αγάπη είναι άγρια δύναμη' ,

which means 'love is wild/fierce strength'.

I chose to get these words because i get strength from the love of my family, friends, & God. When i'm feeling like i can't go on just one hug from my mom or a reminder from God, or sometimes just a silly but meaningful text from a good friend can make it all better & give me the strength i need to keep going. It also represents my heritage, of which i'm very proud as any good Greek should be ;D

(you'll have to excuse the back angles, i took these myself)

It's on my left shoulder blade & a little smaller than i originally intended but that's ok its a good size.

I was worried about the pain right when he turned on the gun & said, "it's gonna feel like a wicked cat scratch". But when he started i was surprised it felt exactly like a single cat nail scratching me; so it was painful but not unbearable by any means. There were more painful parts than others, like the closer he came to my spine the more intense the pain became; understandable as that is where many nerves gather.

As far as after-care, i bought H2Ocean Foam from the tattoo shop for $10 & generic version of Dial soap from Walgreen's for 79 cents. I clean it 3x's per day & add the H2O foam. The H2O burned the 1st time i applied it even though i waited the 8hrs before applying. My tat is already scabbing a bit (ew i know!) i just hope no ink comes off! I hope it hurries & heals & that i can sleep well tonight.

I'll update more soon & probably add another picture or two.

Kalinixta!

(good night)

Honey-Dijon Roasted Potatoes

Geia sas, let me show you part of out dinner tonight.

Honey-Dijon Roasted Potatoes

24 oz. potatoes, cut into cubes or triangles

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2-1 Tbsp. salt (depends on taste)

1 Tbsp. ground black pepper

1Tbsp. Dijon Mustard

1 Tbsp. Honey

2 Tbsp. fresh chives

1/2-1 Tbsp. fresh dill

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In large mixing bowl, toss olive oil, salt, pepper, Dijon, & honey. Add potatoes & coat well. Transfer to 9x13 baking dish & bake 25 mins. or until easily pierced with a fork. You can garnish with dill & chives.

Serves 4-6

Here is the sauce, its so amazing! This is the first time we added dill but wow were we glad we did!

Here they are coated & ready to go in the oven.

You'll notice the carmelization of the flavors in the first picture at the top, that is the best part.

Simple & delicious!

Trina J Makeup Workshop

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you ladies that attended my workshop. Here are a few of the pics from the workshop in Downtown Dallas. I truly appreciate your interest in the Trina J Makeup and your continued support of all my projects and endeavors, which I always enter into thinking of you firsthand how I can be sure to give back in anyway I can. Remember the key to looking

Trina J Makeup Workshop

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you ladies that attended my workshop. Here are a few of the pics from the workshop in Downtown Dallas. I truly appreciate your interest in the Trina J Makeup and your continued support of all my projects and endeavors, which I always enter into thinking of you firsthand how I can be sure to give back in anyway I can. Remember the key to looking

YouTube!!

gEiA sAs! So today i made an official YouTube for my page.

Haven't added any videos yet, but soon! We'll see how much i actually use it, probably will more when i buy a new camera, which will hopefully be late this Fall.

Click HERE for my channel.

I just back from up-north so i'm too tired to do the haul i wanted to, but i will post it soon! Off to school to buy books tomorrow & finish up the last step of my TB test for class.