snowy baltimore; dining room fireplace

I recently attended a party at Leigh and Corey's place (see Baltimore Rowhouse). There was a theme: Jersey Shore. As much as I enjoy Pop Culture - this one has yet to join my television repertoire. Nonetheless, I met another "blogger" while there. Summer, who has not blogged in, like, months, pointed out that "[I] sometimes blog a lot, and then not for, like, weeks." She's sweet - and honest. I'll follow her lead and just do this when the feeling strikes - or when the snow forces me indoors for 100 hours.

There is a ridiculous amount of snow here in Baltimore. These were taken during the first storm...




...and the day after. The backyard drifts are taller than a person - not to mention a huge dog.








Considering there is a step down when you exit that back door, this is an official crapload.

Now - Here is a before shot of this fireplace:


We first removed the rock and mastic, which left terribly damaged brick:


Unfortunately, I don't have pictures of the process. I used a fireplace safe backerboard to smooth things out. Then, I adhered a small, mosaic tile:

Me and My Weight Loss - A LifeStyle Change to a Helathier Me!!!!

Obesity - I m struck with this may be from my college days!!! its 10 long years!!! Lots of Yo-Yo Dieting, Lil Weight-Loss, Lots of Weight Gain.The feeling will be horrible when u go shopping for a new dress. I jus love to dress in jeans and t-shirts, but u dont fine ur taste in BIG SIZES. i feel so bad, so ugly, so ............... everything bad about myself. I used to feel very low about myself, then again gain some confidence and start on my diet and exercise again.

The Point of Seriousness came last year when i started to get Medical Problems bcoz of my Weight.

Now i have started to take my diet(No Fasting or Feasting!!!!!!) and exercise seriously. Reading Srivalli's Post Gave me some more Strength and Motivation to Go On and see some Good results.

It takes some time to see results, that should not shake our confidence. Coz, it happens to me always when i stand on the weighing machine and if i dont c the change i immdly go off!!!, But that shouldnt happen. Just Follow your Diet and Exercise Religiously!!!! You will sure see Success.

So Starting from today i m joining Srivalli on The Diet Plan. Will Keep Posting My Updates. Thanks Srivalli for the Inspiration!!!!

Wishing Myself and All others on the journey to a Healthier Lifestyle A Best of Luck.







Spice your Life: The Diet Plan

Cooking Basics Event

To avoid duplication, I am posting the entries I received so far:


Tea
Avocado Delight With Maple Syrup
Allam Vankayi / Eggplant with ginger / Brinjal with ginger
Idly & Chutney
Spinach Onion Pakodis or Fritters
Soma Pradhan
Beaten Coffee
Rava Pongal
Kovai Kai (Ivy Gourd) curry
Rava Khitchadi
Full meals ready(ಊಟ ತಯಾರಿದೆ)
Simple Dal Tadka
Wonton Sweet and Sour Sauce
Idly, Sambhar and Chutney
Club Sandwich
Idli Dosa Milagai Podi
Jeera Rice
Simple Tomato-Cucumber Daal
Ragi Dosa
Tomato Soup
Veg Fried Rice
Masala Bread Upma
Thakkali Rasam
Pineapple Lassi
Coriander Chutney
Vegetable Chutney Pulao
Vermicelli Upma
Butternut Squash Raita(DIP)
Pudina Chutney
How to make ghee at home
Avalakki Vada
Lemon Sevai
Aval Puliyodharai