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!