Stop Wasting Food

Everytime you buy an apple and do not eat it, you are wasting 4.5 buckets of water. For that is how much it takes to grow just one apple. Imagine then the scale of water, land, soil, resources and human effort it takes to grow every grain, fruit, vegetable, dairy and meat product on Earth. And then imagine how much of all these vital resources are squandered every minute, hour and day as we willfully waste food that is grown to be consumed. Food wastage is one of the most critical problems the world faces and it is entirely because of the apathy of the haves while the have not's cannot even hope for one square meal a day.

A global shame
Globally, human beings produce enough food waste to feed 3 billion people: over 30% of the world's food supply is wasted. The annual food waste in Italy could feed 44 million people – all of Ethiopia's undernourished population. The annual food waste in France is enough to feed the entire population of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just five per cent of United States' food waste could feed 4 million people for one day.
In 2011, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon noted that there is enough food in the world, yet millions are still starving – and unless we take action, it will devastate our planet.

"Everybody is waiting for somebody else to take action."

Who could possibly disagree: food waste is a global shame, especially in a world in which over a billion people are starving. And yet: everybody is waiting for somebody else to take action.

10 Ways to Stop Wasting Food

1. Portion control. Controlling the amount on your plate controls the amount in the garbage. Start with a small serving and get seconds if you want them.
2. Leftover luck. Give yesterday’s dinner a new life in a new recipe. Transform grilled chicken, steak or veggies into sandwiches or pasta salad. Get creative; last night I turned leftover chili con carne into enchiladas with delicious results!
3. Cut your costs in half. Buy just what you need. If you need only half a melon, fish fillet, piece of cheese or loaf of fresh bread, our stores are happy to provide just the half you need. All you have to do is ask.
4. Make a plan. Before we shop, my husband and I make a meal plan based on what’s already in the fridge and pantry (and what’s on sale!). This helps us save time and money. Plus, it prevents us from buying food we don’t need. Or you can try one of these ready-made healthy eating meal plans.
5. First in, first out. Rotate items in your fridge and pantry so the oldest items are at the front. (Admittedly, I still need to work on this. I just “discovered” an expired yogurt lost in the back of the fridge. It was my favorite flavor too. Sigh.)
6. Counter, pantry or fridge? Storing produce properly keeps it lasting longer.
7. Belly up to the bulk bins. Spices, nuts and grains, oh my! Choosing only the amount I need makes more sense than storing half-filled boxes — or throwing out what I didn’t use months later. Bonus: many of our bulk offerings are organically grown.
8. Preserve the bounty. Don’t let those juicy peak season crops go to waste! If you can’t finish them, freeze or can them and use in soups, sauces, smoothies and baked goods later.
9. Smooth solution. A smoothie is a great vehicle for those leafy greens, a handful of berries or that last splash of juice or milk.
10. Stock up and Use it. From carrot tops to celery stubs to chicken bones, scraps can be saved for soup stock pot and more. When you buy a special ingredient for a recipe, don’t waste what’s left.

With a baby on the way

Carrying a baby is an awesome feel. It's funny to here that myself being a child is carrying a child now. Everything is a blessing from the almighty, thank you my lord and help me in this journey of 10 months and guide me, help me to bare all my pains. There are three stages such as first,second and third trimesters. Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, counting from the first day of your last normal period. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters (TREYE-mess-turs). Find out what's happening with you and your baby in these three stages.                                                                                           

 First trimester (week 1-week 12)

During the first trimester your body undergoes many changes. Hormonal changes affect almost every organ system in your body. These changes can trigger symptoms even in the very first weeks of pregnancy. Your period stopping is a clear sign that you are pregnant. Other symptoms are:

• • Extreme tiredness
  • Tender, swollen breasts. Your nipples might also stick out.
  • Upset stomach with or without throwing up (morning sickness)
  • Cravings or distaste for certain foods
  • Mood swings
  • Constipation (trouble having bowel movements)
  • Need to pass urine more often
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Weight gain or loss
  As your body changes, you might need to make changes to your daily routine, such as going to bed earlier or eating frequent, small meals. Fortunately, most of these discomforts will go away as your pregnancy progresses. And some women might not feel any discomfort at all! If you have been pregnant before, you might feel differently this time around. Just as each woman is different, so is each pregnancy.
  
  
  Second trimester (week 13-week 28)
  
  
  Most women find the second trimester of pregnancy easier than the first. But it is just as important to stay informed about your pregnancy during these months.
  You might notice that symptoms like nausea and fatigue are going away. But other new, more noticeable changes to your body are now happening. Your abdomen will expand as the baby continues to grow. And before this trimester is over, you will feel your baby beginning to move!

  As your body changes to make room for your growing baby, you may have:

  • Body aches, such as back, abdomen, groin, or thigh pain
  • Stretch marks on your abdomen, breasts, thighs, or buttocks
  • Darkening of the skin around your nipples
  • A line on the skin running from belly button to pubic hairline
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  • Patches of darker skin, usually over the cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip. Patches often match on both sides of the face. This is sometimes called the mask of pregnancy.
  • Numb or tingling hands, called carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Itching on the abdomen, palms, and soles of the feet. (Call your doctor if you have nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice or fatigue combined with itching. These can be signs of a serious liver problem.)
  • Swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face. (If you notice any sudden or extreme swelling or if you gain a lot of weight really quickly, call your doctor right away. This could be a sign of preeclampsia.)

  Third trimester (Week 29- week 40)

  You're in the home stretch! Some of the same discomforts you had in your second trimester will continue. Plus, many women find breathing difficult and notice they have to go to the bathroom even more often. This is because the baby is getting bigger and it is putting more pressure on your organs. Don't worry, your baby is fine and these problems will lessen once you give birth.

  Some new body changes you might notice in the third trimester include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Heartburn
  • Swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face. (If you notice any sudden or extreme swelling or if you gain a lot of weight really quickly, call your doctor right away. This could be a sign of preeclampsia.)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Tender breasts, which may leak a watery pre-milk called colostrum (kuh-LOSS-struhm)
  • Your belly button may stick out
  • Trouble sleeping
  • The baby "dropping", or moving lower in your abdomen
  • Contractions, which can be a sign of real or false labor

  As you near your due date, your cervix becomes thinner and softer (called effacing). This is a normal, natural process that helps the birth canal (vagina) to open during the birthing process. Your doctor will check your progress with a vaginal exam as you near your due date. Get excited — the final countdown has begun!

  Third trimester (week 29-week 40)

  
  

Thendral vanthu theendum pothu song

தென்றல் வந்து தீண்டும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ மனசுல
திங்கள் வந்து காயும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ நெனப்புல
வந்து வந்து போகுதம்ம எண்ணமெல்லாம் வண்ணமம்மா
எண்ணங்களுக்கேற்றபடி வண்ணமெல்லாம் மாறுமம்மா
உண்மையம்மா உள்ளத நானும் சொன்னேன்
பொன்னம்மா சின்ன கண்ணே
தென்றல் வந்து தீண்டும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ மனசுல
திங்கள் வந்து காயும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ நெனப்புல

வெவரம் சொல்லாமே பூக்களெல்லாம் வாசம் வீசுது
உறவும் இல்லாமலே இருமனம் ஏதோ பேசுது
எவரும் சொல்லாமலே குயிலெல்லாம் தேனா பாடுது
எதுவும் இல்லாமலே மனசெல்லாம் இனிப்பா இனிக்குது
ஓடை நீரோடை எந்தன் மனசும் அதுபோல
ஓடம் அது ஓடும இந்த காலம் அது போல
நெலையா நில்லாது நினைவில் வரும் நிறங்களே

தென்றல் வந்து தீண்டும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ மனசுல

ஈரம் விழுந்தாலே நிலத்திலே எல்லாம் துளிர்க்குது
நேசம் பொறந்தாலே உடம்பெல்லாம் ஏனோ சிலிர்க்குது
ஆலம் விழுதாக ஆசைகள் ஊஞ்சல் ஆடுது
அலையும் அல போல அழகெல்லம் கோலம் போடுது
குயிலே குயிலினமே அத இசையா கூவுதம்மா
கிளியே கிளியினமே அத கதையா பேசுதம்மா
கதையா விடுகதையா யாவுமில்லையே அன்பு தான்

தென்றல் வந்து தீண்டும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ மனசுல
திங்கள் வந்து காயும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ நெனப்புல
வந்து வந்து போகுதம்ம எண்ணமெல்லாம் வண்ணமம்மா
எண்ணங்களுக்கேற்றபடி வண்ணமெல்லாம் மாறுமம்மா
உண்மையிலே உள்ளது என்ன என்ன வண்ணங்கள் என்ன என்ன
தென்றல் வந்து தீண்டும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ மனசுல
திங்கள் வந்து காயும் போது என்ன வண்ணமோ நெனப்புல

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Marriage - Aug 22, 2014

"Marriage is neither heaven nor hell, it is simply purgatory."

"The secret to a happy marriage is if you can be at peace with someone within four walls, if you are content because the one you love is near to you, either upstairs or downstairs, or in the same room, and you feel that warmth that you don't find very often, then that is what love is all about."

A marriage is a dream in every human's life. But my marriage is a dream for my entire family than me . All were so much excited and carried out each and every event in a superb way which impressed me to the core. Love u all to the core no one can ever replace your place in my life. Find some of my marriage pics below. Thanks to all my friends who blessed me on my special day.

  

Engagement

My Engagement was on Aug 21,2014 at Asissi Mini Hall. I was not allowed to take take part and hence I was asked to satay alone where as my cousins stayed along with me, all the others from my family went for my engagement. Below are some of the clicks :

Step 2: Poo vaikura function

After the first formality for my marriage my parents entered into the next step which we name it as poo vaikura function where the guys mom and sister used to keep flower for the bride and give some gift  which in terms they say that particular girl had been engaged with the boy.

In my case we had a lot of confusion for this function since lent days was in the mid. And finally April 25, 2014 was the date fixed for the function. The function went on in a very very happy way. I was surrounded by my entire relatives. Dixon's family came to my home at the eve and his sister and mom kept flowers in my hair, while Dinju and myself exchanged rose then his mom presented a necklace and finally we all dinned together.

Our marriage date have been fixed on Aug 22, 2014.Thank you my dear Lord for all your deeds towards me. Stay with me forever and show me the way to lead my life.

Step 1: For my marriage

On Feb 16, 2014 my family members went to Dixon's house to speak about the marriage between me and Dixon and the event went on in a good way.  The below are some of the snaps of the function.