The internet has lit up with videos making fun of "Stuff People Say." Well, I censored it, actually it's "$#*! So-and-So's Say". The first popular video was "$#*! Girls Say", and since then folks have been creating their own funny parodies. As a new mom, I had to get in on the fun. Here's my hilarious "Stuff NEW MOMS Say" video - complete with such phrases as, "I'm so tired," "Don't touch that!" "Sorry I'm late," "Why do these diapers keep leaking?" "My hemorrhoids are acting up," and much more! :D
Don't Cha Hate It When... !?
Some YOUTUBE comments:
You are one of my favorite ppl to watch on youtube! Ya jokes just make me laugh! and im known for having a poker face unless its comedy or a funny moment! lol, keep it up! You just make good videos!
Dont cha hate when people wait alllllll the way until the last week of the year to decide they want to achieve something.
Jae Tracie's RANDOM THOUGHTS!
*Why are babies' heads so big!?
*Why do people say babies sleep peacefully when they don't!? I'm constantly waking up in the middle of the night to do something for the little critter...
*Who the heck wrote the lullaby "Rock-A-Bye Baby"!? What kind of person was this!? Who goes around putting babies in trees!!!!????
*Yes, I breastfeed in public! Anywhere and everywhere - it's my right! And it's necessary cause it hurts when my boobs fill up! Baby's gonna eat whether she's hungry or not.
*Yes, breastfeeding is painful - in the beginning. But after a while you get used to it. Plus, it saves you a ton of cash! Breast milk is cheaper than formula, even if you had a coupon.
*Yes, I believe in breastfeeding as long as possible. I breastfed my two-year-old until he was four.
RANDOM THOUGHTS ON RIDICULOUS SONG LYRICS...
*Rockabye Baby is not the only ridiculousness out there! Yes it does rain in Southern California, liar! What the heck is a "Ribbon in the Sky"!? What kind of dummy would catch a grenade for me!? How 'bout you help me duck and cover!?!
*Fellas, stop singing about how you're gonna love me all night long. There are better things you can do with the time if you're gonna be up all night long. Do something productive. Get some chores done. Balance the check book or sumthin'!
*What does giving me the moon have to do with how much you love me!? I don't want the moon! How are you gonna figure out how to get the moon down here for me before you figure out how to go to the grocery store without calling me to ask which brand of milk we should get? I love my husband, he's not interested in bringing me the moon. Milk is fine.
RANDOM THOUGHTS ON RIDICULOUS SONG LYRICS...
*Rockabye Baby is not the only ridiculousness out there! Yes it does rain in Southern California, liar! What the heck is a "Ribbon in the Sky"!? What kind of dummy would catch a grenade for me!? How 'bout you help me duck and cover!?!
*Fellas, stop singing about how you're gonna love me all night long. There are better things you can do with the time if you're gonna be up all night long. Do something productive. Get some chores done. Balance the check book or sumthin'!
*What does giving me the moon have to do with how much you love me!? I don't want the moon! How are you gonna figure out how to get the moon down here for me before you figure out how to go to the grocery store without calling me to ask which brand of milk we should get? I love my husband, he's not interested in bringing me the moon. Milk is fine.
*What if THE MATRIX had been titled "One Pill, Two Pill, Red Pill, Blue Pill"? Would you still have thought it was a good movie!?
*TITANIC should have been called "Dumb Old Lady Doesn't Care About Her Grandkids Inheritance". What on earth possessed her to toss that necklace into the ocean!?
*You know you wouldn't have ever gone to see JURASSIC PARK if they had titled it "Messin' Wit' Ancient DNA Causes Deaths". There's no way.
*What if I titled this video "Get A Glimpse of This Pregnant Lady in Her Undies"? How many times would you watch it just to try and pause it on the moment you can catch that glimpse?? Huh? Hmm? Now I went and got the idea in your head, didn't I? lol Don't waste your time. I made sure you can't see anything special. ;)
DEEP THOUGHTS with JAE TRACIE
Like Happiness, Love is also a CHOICE! Check out this video to see how to make your life-long relationships last!
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It I not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails!" 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
George Eliot
George Eliot
Watch this video to see how you can start living a more fulfilling and productive life today! Remember happiness is not something you find, it's something you create!
Peace and many blessings!
*jae*
How To Deal With Bullies By NOT Dealing With Them
One time when I was just a kid, someone called me stupid and I told my dad about it. His response to me was, “Well, are you?” “No!” “Okay then, why are you upset? If they think you’re stupid and you aren’t, then they’re the one with a problem, not you.” This taught me a couple life lessons; that people only make themselves look bad when they speak badly about others, that people are showing their weakness when they try and bring others down to join them in their miserable state, and most importantly, that if I’m secure in who I am, it doesn’t matter what others think of me.
Bullies are usually individuals in desperate need of attention, or just flat-out evil people with no regard for others, or people that are simply continuing a cycle of hurt and pain that someone else rolled over onto them. Many aren’t bad people, they’re victims that have been abused or neglected and have felt a sense of crippling powerlessness. Instead of maturing and using their pain as a springboard fueling their desire for success in life, they whither and allow the pain to hold them hostage. In order to feel in control, they try and enact power over people they think will allow them to steer the reigns. By poking at you, bullies try and get a reaction which shows they’ve successfully manipulated your emotions. Regardless of your reaction, whether negative or positive, they’ve affected you in some way and that’s all they wanted. Unless you’re a professional, it’s best to stay away from any and all negativity. A bully has no power when they’re completely ignored. There’s no need to get defensive if someone is talking nonsense. Bullies don’t need help making themselves look bad. There’s a saying that goes something like: “A fool and a gentleman were arguing, but I couldn’t tell which was which.” Stooping to their level to actually engage in a back and forth will only make you look as foolish and them. Even a response of encouragement, “words of wisdom”, or something like, “I’ll pray for you,” isn’t usually helpful and will only incite the bully to poke harder to try and get you to fall off your high horse. If you truly want to pray for someone, just pray for them! Don’t let a bully have that false sense of empowerment by responding to their negativity, you’ll only be feeding the beast.
True power comes from inside of you and has nothing to do with how people feel about you, or whether or not people respond to you. Don’t place your happiness in the laps of other people. It comes from feeling good about yourself which is a feeling you’ll have when you decide to treat others with love and respect. You get what you give, and if you give good things, you’ll get good things back. And when you put negativity out in the world, you end up destroying yourself.
Even if bullying gets to the point of violence, my advice is still the same – avoid it at all costs! When I was learning Kung Fu, my Sifu not only taught us self-defense, he also taught us if you can run, RUN! There’s just too much that can go wrong. The human body is very fragile and all it takes is a hit or kick in the wrong spot, a push that causes someone to fall and hit their head…You don’t want to be responsible for someone’s accidental death! That would haunt you for the rest of your life! Or what about people that just can’t lose? What if you hurt someone just trying to defend yourself and they come back the next day with a bunch of friends, or a knife, or a gun!? When you can run, RUN! Report violent people and avoid their path.
Stay away from people who want to tear you down in any way. Bullies and non-bullies alike all need to know - you are loved! There are people in this world who truly care about you, who want to help you, who want to see you happy. It’s up to you to accept help. Too many kids don’t realize how much their parents care for them, just reach out! And if your parents are the problem, seek help elsewhere, but know that there is help all around.
Hopefully every bully will grow up one day and realize they’ve been broken and need some rebuilding. Hopefully they will take the time to find healing. Until that day, it’s up to you to stay confident in yourself, the person you are, or are trying to be. Always remember what Eleanor Roosevelt said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Peace and many blessings to all!
*jae*
Crying Over Spilled Milk Isn't Smart... But It Sure Is FUNNY!
"Don't cry over spilt milk. Wait a couple of weeks, & whammo! Free cottage cheese!" @StephenAtHome
Sometimes bad things happen in life, sometimes you make a mistake, or sometimes stuff just goes awry. Well don't waste your time complaining or making the problem bigger instead of simply cleaning it up. When ya mess up, fess up! And when life gives you lemons, clean up your milk!
HAPPINESS IS... GOOD HEALTH!
My personal top 25 Daily Tips for Healthy Living that I try to remember in my own life everyday!
1 The #1 biggest and bestest rule for healthy living – BE POSITIVE.
Positive people are happier, healthier, and live longer. Adopt the “glass-is-half-full” attitude. Always look for the bright side. Remember things really could always be worse. Be grateful for all you have today. Choose to not worry, and understand that happiness is not a goal, it’s a choice. You can be happy right now! Believe, have faith, and then, Just Do It!
2 Take the stairs.
Elevator buttons and escalator handrails are gross, and both contraptions are kinda scary anyway.
3 Walk everywhere. Walk longer distances, and walk more often.
- Drive straight to the back of the parking lot when you go shopping. There are usually plenty of spots further away, and you'll have no choice but to get a little exercise in for the day. At the store, mall, or in a shopping center, park on the opposite side of where you need to go. In a structure, go straight to the top and take the stairs from the roof, and don’t you dare take the elevator up when you’re coming back! (Bonus: you’ll never have to remember what level you parked on again!)
- When you go shopping, walk every single aisle. Speed walk past the cookies, soda, chips, and through any other aisle you don't need to browse.
- Don't drive to the Supermarket for just a couple items, grab a re-useable shopping bag and walk to the corner market. Not driving, and not using plastic bags are also good ways to help the environment!
- Take advantage of local conveniences – mailboxes, food spots, and other shopping.
- On your breaks and lunches, go outside, slip on your tennis shoes, and lap the building while you chit-chat, or munch, or just take in the fresh air.
4 Ride your bike.
It's time to check those tires and buy and new helmet! Whether gas prices are up or down, you’ll save $ome ca$h!
5 Look up healthy recipes.
Use the internet to look up a healthy version of whatever you have a taste for. Look up new things like vegetarian or vegan meals, you might see something that sounds interesting.
6 Stick to your list!
Write a list before you leave the house. As you place your items on the counter, give the cashier any item you know you shouldn’t have grabbed. No impulse buying or shopping-while- hungry, no giving in to the kids, no falling for sale items (you’re not saving money if you’re spending it). You can’t eat junk if you don’t HAVE junk to eat!
7 Snack healthy.
Find alternatives for junk. Instead of chips, chop up some carrots, or cut strips of bell peppers, slice some cucumbers, or make a bag of nuts or trail mix. Instead of a donut, eat a cup of low fat yogurt, a nice crispy apple, a juicy orange, or a bunch of grapes. The healthiest foods don’t come in a package. Do you have fruit trees in your neighborhood? Snack on what you pick. *Remember if you buy (or pick) organic, you’ll have to shop often and eat what you get within a day or two.
8 Eat less, more often.
Be sure you get 3 or 4 healthy, small to medium size meals a day. Use smaller dishes to psych yourself into feeling like you’ve had a big serving. Also, eat healthy snacks every 2 to 3 hours. If you wait to eat until you’re actually hungry, you’re more likely to overeat or give in to cravings. Instead, eat to fuel your body and maintain your energy, it will keep your metabolism going throughout the day.
9 Combo meals gotta go!
Just get the grilled chicken sandwich by itself. If that’s not enough, order the $1 side salad to go with it. As good as they are, french fries are bad. Always carry your own bottle of water or juice instead of buying soda. You’ll save more money this way than you will buying a “value” meal!
10 No fried foods!
Chicken is just as good grilled, baked, roasted, boiled, or broiled.
11 If you can, skip the pork and red meat.
Chicken sausages are delicious, fish is simple, and tofu can be quite yummy. Ground turkey is just as good, if not better tasting than beef. Can’t say turkey bacon is on point, but if you saw real bacon under a microscope, you’d never want it again. Trust me.
12 Read labels.
Do some comparison shopping not only when it comes to price, but also the nutritional facts! Compare Calories, Fat, Sugars, Sodium, etc. Don’t be fooled, just because something says “Fat Free” or “Sugar Free” doesn’t mean it’s good for you. To compensate, it may be loaded with other unhealthy things.
Here are some recommendations:
- Calories per day: 2,000 – Less if you’re a woman or overweight (1,500-1,900), a little more if you’re a man or underweight (2,100-2,500)
- Fat per day: No more than15g if you’re overweight, 45g if you’ve got a few pounds to lose, 55g if you’re an average female, 75g if you’re an average male. Minimize Saturated Fats and cholesterol, and stay away from and Trans Fats altogether. The other fats (Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated) are good.
- Added Sugars per day (non-diabetic): Women 25g (or 6 teaspoons), Men 40g (or 9 teaspoons). Added sugars are just that, added. Sugars in fruit and pure juice or from healthy carbs are not a problem. All else is added. Just one 12-ounce can of soda can be double the amount of sugar you should have for the entire day!
- Salt per day: 1,500mg (1.5g) or less for adults. This is like 1/3 of teaspoon – just a dash!
13 No HFCS, High Fructose Corn Syrup.
It’s in everything from juice to bread to crackers to condiments. If it’s in a package, it might have HFCS. Read the ingredients of everything you buy and start choosing products without this sugary stuff.
14 Ask for dressing, sauce, gravy, and toppings on the side.
A salad is good for you until you drench it in dressing. Just a few drops may actually do the trick! Stir or shake well, and it’s good to go. A baked potato is great until you top it with a dollop of sour cream and a scoop of butter! Try it with just a sprinkle of salt and pepper, chives, and 1/4 of the butter or cream you’d normally use. Start using spices and herbs more often to enhance taste.
15 Skip the dip and cut the condiments.
You probably won’t miss it much, and if you do, just dip once. I’m sure no one at the party appreciated your double-dipping anyway. And mustard, mayo, ketchup, bbq sauce, and “secret sauce” can actually add lots of secret calories, fat, and salt to your meal. You’ll hardly notice once you start using less and less.
16 Treat yourself on occasion.
If you go cold turkey on some of your favorite foods, you may be inclined to over-do it one day when you just can’t handle it anymore. Allow yourself a pass once every week or two – but follow the rules when you cheat (if that makes sense):
- Don’t do it if you can’t handle it. If treating yourself will only make you want to forget about eating healthy, don’t treat yourself until you’re ready to enact some will power.
- Save the best for last! Fill up on the healthy stuff first. Have one slice of pizza afteryour salad, or one scoop of ice cream after eating a fruit cup, etc.
- Cut it in half. Instead of the whole donut, cupcake, or piece of pie, just half will satisfy you all the same.
- Never eat from the bag! Grab one handful, close the bag, and put it away.
17 Think when you drink.
Coffee, plus sugar, plus creamer equals a bad way to start a healthy day. Energize your morning with some Orange Juice or Grapefruit Juice instead. Or, a cup of V8 Fusion, or even just a glass of water. You just may be surprised at how invigorating water can be. Substitute juice or water for soda throughout the day. Carry water around to remind you to stay hydrated. You’ll actually start craving water once you start drinking it more often.
Think when you drink – Part II - Dilute your juice.
Mix it with Carbonated or Seltzer Water. Sometimes you just want something fizzy for fun or to help you burp. It’s a great sub for soda, and it cuts the sugar in the juice. I often add just plain water and barely notice a difference in taste. I’ve been doing this a long time, and I recently saw on Dr. Oz that you can save 13 pounds a year if you mix 50/50! www.doctoroz.com
Think when you drink - Part III – Alcohol in moderation.
Anything that causes your body to violently try and get rid of it is obviously not good for you. Plus, alcohol is quite fattening! Yet another reason to cut back (along with some of the other side affects such as nausea and vomiting, passing out, liver damage, hangovers, &/or extreme embarrassment the next morning when someone tells you about yourself). Don’t you want to remember your memories?! Stop when you start to feel good. Drinking more won’t make you feel better, it’ll do the opposite. Oh yeah, and dying in a car crash is also bad for your health. So are DUI’s, and so is getting locked up for Vehicular Manslaughter. It’s easy to plan ahead, it’s hard to come back from the dead. Never drink and drive. Some of us need not drink at all. If you need help, the smart thing to do is go get it.
18 Do a fast or cleanse.
So you wouldn’t do this on a daily basis, but maybe every now-and-then. Do your research, ask questions, and choose one that’s right for you. Read and follow instructions carefully, and once you start, commit to finishing. You can look up fasts online and you can visit a vitamin store to find different types of cleanses. Most fasts and cleanses won’t help you lose weight permanently, the goal is to cleanse. And while I’m cheating and giving you a non-daily tip, I’ll slip in another: Keep up with your yearly Doctor and Dentist visits! So important!!!
19 Take the challenge.
The next time you hear, “Take our two-week challenge, “ or, “Try our product for 30 days,” go for it! The makers of Activia and Special K have challenged you, maybe your co-workers have a challenge going on, or start your own challenge among your friends. Challenge yourself to something that will make a difference each day, even if it’s small.
20 Move your exercise equipment into your Living Room...
…or wherever you watch television. Out of sight, out of mind. If your dumbbells, yoga mat, and Ab Roller are sitting right there next to the couch, you’ll have absolutely no excuse not to use them as you watch American Idol. Your favorite show will make the time on your treadmill fly by!
21 Find ways to make exercise not feel like exercise.
Make a playlist of your favorite songs and dance for 30 minutes everyday. Play really actively with your kids, or if they’re small enough, use them like a medicine ball (they’ll love being bounced around). Borrow that Wii Sports game your friend isn’t using (or maybe you’re the one not using it)! Even working out with one of your old tapes or DVD’s can make exercise feel like a fun activity. Start doing things you’ll enjoy that’ll get your heart going.
22 Explore the great outdoors!
Become more active in general. Get out and see just how much is under your nose. Driving ranges, tennis courts, basketball courts, parks, beaches, hiking trails…The world is waiting.
23 Partner up.
Get someone to walk, jog, or ride with. It’s harder to be lazy when someone is helping you be accountable. Join a team or league, start your own club. Make new friends, bond with old ones.
24 Set realistic goals and plans, be sure to follow-up.
Write down your goals for the next week. Also, create a meal plan. Keep a Health Calendar just for you to write every time you worked out, and every time you had an unhealthy eating day. At the end of every week, have you met your goals? Check your calendar for patterns. Stay consistent with re-evaluating and updating your goals and meal plans.
25 Don’t smoke!
Five bonus tips from a few of my favorite healthy HAPPINESSERS!
26 JACQUE COLLIER suggests eating vegetarian meals sometimes, using tofu and substitute meats. Make sure you maintain your balanced diet and get enough protein and iron elsewhere.
27 TOMIKO COCO BERRY reminds us to take our daily vitamins!!!
28 ALEXIS CHANDLER says to load up on fruits and veggies. The Food Pyramid suggests 3 to 5 servings of vegetables, and 2 to 4 servings of fruit each day. An easy way to accomplish this: 1 or 2 veggies with each meal, and a fruit or veggie as a snack, or combined with your snack in between meals. (A serving is a fist-full.)
29 MARSALAS MORNEY thinks being in good health is about being godly and being sexy. When you do good, you feel good, and when you look good doing it, you feel even better!
30 TY CAIN and JOSEPH MYERS know it’s important to keep your spirit in shape! She wants you to sing your heart out and smile lots! He says prayer and spreading love will keep you healthy. Things like stress, anger, depression, and unforgiveness poison your heart, soul, and body. They can manifest physically. Learn to relax, let go, enjoy life, and keep your relationships healthy. When you’re happy and healthy, and you have happy, healthy relationships, life is great!
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