Getting close to the festive season!

Time flies.  Fall is officially here on 22 September.  Most of my peers complained about a short summer.  It's true that we had countable sunny days (less than 10 – seemed that way).  I am hopeful that it's going to be a mild Fall.  Once we have a flavor of some Fall days, we may even expect a short and mild winter this year.  I am keeping my fingers and toe-sies crossed .. smile.

With the official launch of a Wellness and Self-development portal in September (wellness4me.net), I've stopped preparing bi-weekly podcasts.  Sincerely hope that some of you enjoyed the WHY podcasts (February-August). 

You are welcome to sign up and receive free daily newsletters.  Thank you.

I am thrilled with all the new and exciting things happening this summer.  For example, in addition to the wellness/self-development portal, I am launching a proactive marketing campaign for businesses (international).  Upon completion of an online marketing program this August (plus my social media marketing strategist designation last October), I believe I can help businesses grow (especially those who do not have the required resources).  It's easier than you think!  Very affordable I would like to add.

Now that I have a portal to share my knowledge and experience, I will not be very active in blogging.  Having said that, I will continue sharing/tweeting on my Facebook and Twitter accounts.   You are always welcome to text me if I can be of any assistance.

Take care and be Happy & Healthy Always!

Beth

What's Next?

Upon completion of my second book "WHY I Better BE" on 2 August (it's available on Amazon), I just finished the book cover design of my third book "Taming The Dragons".

You can tell from the book cover that I am going to share The Fiedlers' experiences on the Den.  We were there two times, namely Season VIII and Season IX.  I will cover what happened.   For example, our preparation for the audition, filming, and post-air experiences.  What're the differences between the first and second pitches?  I am glad to share our journey inclusive of tips to those who may consider visiting the Den one day.

Our disclosure agreement will end upon airing of the Second Chance episode in early January (usually the first or second Wednesday).  We will know in December if our pitch will be aired.  In any event, we will be free to share our experience after the Second  Chance episode is aired.  I will prepare a short announcement once I have the exact release date of "Taming The Dragons".  Please stay tuned.

Happy Summer!

Hello!  How's your summer?

Summer in Ontario Canada has been quite chilly this year.  No complaints - we have had some hot and humid days (over 40 degree C with humidity).  We simply wish that our summer will be longer this year.

July is a special month because it is my birthday month.  It's my intention to complete most of my writing (for my second book "Why a Better Be") this month so that my book will be available online in August.

When I had a few lapses on my writing in June, I was a little discouraged that I may not make it.  Luckily, I caught up and things look promising that the self-publishing process will be in good order in the coming days.

Yes, I am self-publishing my second book.  I understand self-publishing could be a myth to some of you.  Please give it a try if it is your dream to share your experience.  It may be intimidating at first.  Once you overcome the initial reluctance, you will enjoy the process.

Take care and continue enjoying a Happy and Healthy Summer!

Blue is the trend!!

Hello!  You may notice "blue" is the fashion color this year.  I like blue but I seldom wear one.  Why?

Blue (or green) stands for water.  Water means prosperity according to some fortune-tellers.  My life chart has lots of "fake" water.  Multiple fortune-tellers suggested me to stay away from blue/green and I have been following their suggestion diligently .. smile ..

Having said that, I could not resist sharing these lovely "blue" photos with you:

Bargains!

Hello!  I believe in spending time to locate some great bargains online especially I don't drive!  I'm glad that I have a handful of reliable sellers whom I can count on to meet my shopping needs.

Got this summer dress and 6" pumps this week.  Two different sellers in China and I got them within two weeks (from China to Canada).  They cost me less than US$40 in total.

Be a sensible shopper (may become addicted to bargains and overspend) and plan in advance (most sellers deliver within a 6-8 weeks timeline).  Chat with you next time.

Use Your Imagination!

I am very lucky to be on my friends' distribution lists.  They often share some amazing pictures and quotes with me.

The following are amazing:

My Gallstone Experience

I was diagnosed with gallstones in December 2013.  Medical doctors and specialists all recommended gallbladder removal to fix me.  I was very reluctant to have my gallbladder removed and did lots of research on non-surgery alternatives.  In end April 2014, I did my second ultrasound.  Got a nice surprise confirming no more gallstones on my ultrasound report.

I am sharing what I did (though there is no guarantee that they will work for other gallstone patients):

From December to January
~ THORNE RESEARCH Cysteplus 90 veggie caps (1 veggie cap - 2 times a day)

5 days in end December
~ Drank 1.5 L of pure apple juice (not concentrated) on a daily basis

From December to April
~ PLANETARY HERBALS Stone Free 820mg (2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening) OR
~ HERB PHARM Stone Breaker 1 fl oz (30 drops in water or juice - three times a day)
Note:  I rotated them.

From February to March
~ KPC Herbs Jin Qian Cao 100g  (1 tsp in water - three times a day)
~ Stayed away from wheat and gluten free diet

March Cleansing Treatment
~ Day 1*
9:30-10:30 pm  1/4 cup olive oil + 1/4 freshly squeezed lemon juice
10:30-11:00 pm Lie on the right side for 30 minutes
11:00 pm Lie flat and sleep till the next morning (try not to get up)

~ Day 2
6:00-7:00 am 1 tsp edible Epsom salt in 3/4 cup warm water
8:00-9:00 am 2 capsules Magnesium Citrate 150mg with 2-3 cups warm water
10:00 am Light fruit breakfast
12:00-1:00 pm Light lunch
6:00-7:00 pm Regular dinner

~ Day 3*
9:30-10:30 pm  1/4 cup olive oil + 1/4 freshly squeezed lemon juice
10:30-11:00 pm Lie on the right side for 30 minutes
11:00 pm Lie flat and sleep till the next morning (try not to get up)

~ Day 4
6:00-7:00 am 1 tsp edible Epsom salt in 3/4 cup warm water
8:00-9:00 am 2 capsules Magnesium Citrate 150mg with 2-3 cups warm water
10:00 am Light fruit breakfast
12:00-1:00 pm Light lunch
6:00-7:00 pm Regular dinner

~ Day 5
9:30-10:30 pm  1/2 cup olive oil + 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon juice
10:30-11:00 pm Lie on the right side for 30 minutes
11:00 pm Lie flat and sleep till the next morning (try not to get up)

~ Day 6
6:00-7:00 am 1 tsp edible Epsom salt in 3/4 cup warm water
8:00-9:00 am 2 capsules Magnesium Citrate 150mg with 2-3 cups warm water
10:00 am Light fruit breakfast
12:00-1:00 pm Light lunch
6:00-7:00 pm Regular dinner

~ Day 7
9:30-10:30 pm  1/2 cup olive oil + 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon juice
10:30-11:00 pm Lie on the right side for 30 minutes
11:00 pm Lie flat and sleep till the next morning (try not to get up)

~ Day 8
6:00-7:00 am 1 tsp edible Epsom salt in 3/4 cup warm water
8:00-9:00 am 2 capsules Magnesium Citrate 150mg with 2-3 cups warm water
10:00 am Light fruit breakfast
12:00-1:00 pm Light lunch
6:00-7:00 pm Regular dinner

* As I worried about my reaction to the olive oil/lemon juice recipe, I halved it for the first two cycles.  I also learned from my Naturopathic Doctor that he already halved the suggested recipe considering my body frame.  To play safe, it's better to start with a smaller dosage.

I also would like to point out that I seldom drank water all my life.  I was really bad .. not drinking a glass of water or anything on a daily basis.  Once I learned about my gallstones, I worked very hard to change this bad habit.  From December to April, I was able to drink an average of 4-6 glasses of water/day.  Some days I was able to get up to 8.

It's my mission to drink an average of 6 glasses without feeling sick by July.  Wishing you all Better Health!

Continuation of Bi-weekly Podcasts

Hello!  Started publishing bi-weekly podcasts in February.   Just published the 7th one yesterday and they were about WHY!

You are welcome to visit the following link and tune in:

Bi-weekly Podcasts

It's my plan to continue this bi-weekly practice until early December.  They are crispy sharing and sincerely hope that they will help others think more about WHY.  I believe in making small and big differences.  Enjoy!

Sharing another batch of cute photos

They're so Cute and Lovely!  Do you agree?

Bi-weekly Podcasts in 2014

Hello!  I started creating bi-weekly podcasts in February and have been sharing them on Facebook and Twitter.  Just released the fourth one today as follows:

http://my.brainshark.com/WHY-Podcast-4-227630578

I count on my calendar heavily or else I may miss doing it .. smile ..

Starting April (will be here soon), it's my plan to map out my ideas on the second book with a tentative publishing timeline in summer (July).  I am really excited about my second book.  It's going to be a fiction based on true events.  Aim to be a great and light read for different age groups.  Hoping most will benefit from my sharing.  Will share more in my next post.  Enjoy a Happy Spring everyone!

Another Batch of Inspiring Antidotes

I feel blessed and lucky when I read them!  They're Cute and Lovely!

Launch of My First 2014 Mobile App!

For those who would like to learn how to create a mobile App (applicable to non-tech like me), I'll recommend visiting Infinite Monkeys and give it a try.  I did research and visited a few vendors last year.  I tried two and Infinite Monkeys was one of them.

Very easy to learn and create.  Their price plans are very affordable and I go with the free plan.  My Apps are published free to their market.  They will be available (very often within minutes) for free download in Native Android App and HTML5 Mobile Websites.

Note:  My Apps are not iPhone friendly unless I sign up for a paid plan.  Why not making them available for iPhone users?  I need to polish my App development skills first in order to meet their evaluation criteria.  Tried once and it's not easy to pass lol!

Have a quick glimpse of My Roller Coaster Ride App!  Of course you're welcome to download it and share with your friends/family.  Enjoy!

Inspiring Antidotes

Love to share some amazing antidotes with you whenever I come across them.  Enjoy!

Weekly Inspiring Quote on 28 January 2014

Weekly Inspiring Quote on 21 January 2014

CBC Dragons' Den - Interesting Statistics based on The Fiedler's experience

Hello!  The Fiedler's are very excited as our air date (22 January (Wednesday) 8:00-9:00 pm EST is getting close.  We're counting days and soon hours .. smile ..

Let's map out some interesting statistics based on our Dragons' Den experience.

Auditions/Season (4,000 pitchers)
Filming Invitation (250 pitchers)
20 Episodes/Season
6-8 Pitchers/Episode

~ 6.25% chance to be filmed (250/4,000)
~ 4% chance to be aired (8x20/4,000)

* Estimated numbers +/- 5%

We're very fortunate that snapshots of our pitch were selected for the premiere (2 October) and Episode 12 (15 January).  Will share more after our pitch is aired.  Be sure to watch us!!  Thank you.

Weekly Inspiring Quote on 14 January 2014

Weekly Inspiring Quote on 7 January 2014

2014 Book Signing Schedule

Hello!  Welcome back!  Guess most of you took some days off and Happy New Year!

I am very grateful to those who said Yes to my book signing request.  To start the new year, I'm thrilled to have three events confirmed as of this moment.

See you there!