Joanne Yordanou

 
 
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Spring cleaning goes for the body too. I have had the book "7 Day Detox  Miracle" for a few years now (actually,it's Lou's) and never had the courage...until now. It begins with a 2-day fast (water,lemon water, herbal tea), followed by fruit, vegies, rice protein shakes and miso soup (containing fermented soybean paste). I didn't make through 2 days of fasting but got through one. Driving and fasting a no-no. I had to picked my daughter up from university 40 minutes away. When I got there (this is yesterday, my Day 2, morning), I had to lie down on her bed while she got ready. I had to "break" my "fast". We headed to Booster Juice (my fav) and I had a lovely Maui juice: pineapple, banana and orange. It was heaven!!!!

When we got home, I made Miso Soup, surprisingly good! It was a feast for me! All in all, I feel good. My skin has cleared up and I am ready for Yoga. Don't barf... I am not always so healthy minded. I love my chips, red wine and chocolate (not in that order or together).But Lately, I have felt the need to detox.

While detoxing, you are supposed to take it easy. What better way, then to knit and crochet. I chose the later as I have a crochet project underway that I thought I'd do myself. While I am a quick knitter (I like to think I can give Linda and Wannietta a run - Ha Ha), I am a pathetically slow crocheter. So, my project, after a drive to Syracuse and back (4.5 hours one way - but could only to one way in daylight), my crochet measures 4 inches. That include the fasting crochet I did over the last 2 days. I  like to think my starving self just can't crochet fast! That's it!

As I gain strength from my whole wheat rice, salad and fruits today (groan), my crochet will speed up, I hope, else this pretty little thing for spring and summer, will not make the season. Sneak Peeks when I am a little further on, I promise!
 


Comments

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:03:41

Most interesting, Have read your blog and the old one since you started. I envy you and your choice of designs and especially the colors you chose.
Do you find, as I do, crochet is more relaxing than knitting?
I do! I have knitted a few of your designs, with success. I now prefer the smaller knits, like for the children.

I wish you all the Luck in your new ventures too.
Keeping on knitting. Joy

 

Liz Giftopoulos

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:54:21

Wow, never thought I would be interested in knitting or crochet , at my age but since seeing this sight (and soon to be a grandmother) I have started doing both! I will definatley be reading this on a weekly or daily basis.

Thanks again

 

becky pb

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:16:05

came to you thru Craft Gossip. this winter just made my first crochet poncho for my 1yr daughter. was chuffed!
so would really appreciate a great book to make a few more lovely things.
thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.
becky

 

Bethany

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:27:44

what a fun giveaway!

 

Shari

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:46:55

Very interesting blog. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I have two granddaughters (12 & 8) and they are both beginning knitters.

 

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:45:01

I'm about to retire after 36 years of teaching. For many of those years I taught so many of my students to crochet. They would often come back to visit and tell me how crochet helps them relax when stressing over college work.
My daughters, who are now both teachers, are teaching their student knitting and crochet. These books are perfect!
Carmen

http://knittinglupie.blogspot.com/

 

Bettina Groh

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:58:01

What a great giveaway for this granny...my grand daughter (7) would love to knit too!

 

Milai

Sat, 01 May 2010 03:27:25


Thanks for the great giveaway.
Added your Home Dec blog to my must read blog list. What FUN and creative ideas... Thnaks...:)

 



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