Just Breathe...

Everytime I feel a little down, like the universe is conspiring against me, things break, and Murphy's rule rules, then I am inspired by the Anna Nalick song BREATHE. It is the most simplest yet most important thing to our survival...to BREATHE. Being able to breathe means breathing life into our world. When I stop to breathe I find that I am also able to rediscover my senses. To look at the sunrise, sunset, the beauty, colours and perfection in nature and all that surrounds me. To hear and listen to those close to me, to enjoy that belly giggle of an uninhibitioned child, the calmness of a flowing stream. To taste the wonderful rich and diverse flavours of healthy foods that nourish me, and of those "forbidden" things like chocolate and icecreams. What about enjoying the sensation of touch, the soft skin in the small of the back of my lover, the goosebumps reacting to a warm breathe on my ticklish spot on my neck. And the smell of warm fresh cooked bread, my favourite perfume (Angel by Thierry Mugler) freshly crushed peppermint or a peeled orange, or that musky smell of great sex mixed with sweat. Do you stop to enjoy these simple things everyday? What do you enjoy when you stop to breathe?

A PICTURE TELLS A 1000 WORDS

Over the past couple of years I have discovered a passion for photography. The digital age has certainly helped with this, it makes it much more difficult to take a bad photo. I have another photo related addiction...a great website that is full of amazing photos from around the world, from professionals, artists and amateurs such as myself...check it out if you're interested...click here! I can spend the whole day just looking at people's visions of the world we live in. Maybe one day I will throw in my stressful and boring job and adventure into the spontaneous world of photography...not quite brave enough just yet...here is one of my fave photos, of a friends baby boy...whatya think?

For Good or Evil?

Just for fun the other day I was searching the web for sites where "common people" could list their psychic predictions for 2006. Some pretty interesting reading, and some just plain old weird! But a few of the entries mentioned "hurricane weather in Massachussetts in June 06". Strangley enough a few weeks after the flooding of May, it started raining like crazy with high winds all day yesterday, and the forecast states more storms over the next few days! While this may not constitute "hurricane weather"...it certainly made me think...are we all psychic in some way and we just don't know how to use it...or is the "Farmer's Almanac" really that accurate? Is it a limp muscle flaccid from inactivity...wasted! I know for a fact that my dreams and intuition are strong but I often ignore them...and they usually come back around to bite me in the butt for ignoring it. Imagine how the world would be...would it be for the better or worse? Would we use our powers for good or evil? What psychic powers would you like and how would you use them???

5 Most Annoying Things About Human Beings?

OK, maybe it's PMS, maybe its coming up to a full moon or maybe I am just fed up! Here is a list of 5 things people do that really annoy me (for today at least ;)

1. When you thank someone and they reply "uh huh!"
What kind of an answer is this? I dont necessarily expect a "you're welcome!" but at least acknowledge that someone appreciates you with a decent response. Perhaps a "no problem" or a "no worries" as they say downunder! Or even a "sure!" Just don't discount me with a dumb uh huh anymore people!

2. People pushing to get on a full train before letting people get off...this is just plain old stupid!! Also a side note to all those people who put their bags on seats despite people having to stand especially the pregnant and elderly...what's up with that? Even worse those spread eagled men who must be so huge they have to take up 2 seats...dream on buddy!

3. When I say "good morning" or "hello" to you ...please acknowledge me with a smile, a nod, grunt or response of any human kind...nothing worse than being totally ignored

4. Telemarketers...sorry I know you're just doing your job, but really??? Next time they call, do a Seinfield and tell them you're busy but if they give you their home phone number you could call them back later tonight or early in the morning...works everytime!

5. People who honk at you if you are 1 second too slow to leave at a green light. So you will be 1 second later getting to your arrival...leave earlier next time dumbass! See...road rage begets road rage!

So these annoyances might seem insignificant to some (and believe me, I have plenty...just trying to keep it "lighthearted"), but they just manage to peeve me right off...so go ahead take a deep breath and get it off your chests...what are 5 stupid things that annoy you about your fellow human beings?

So What's it All About?

The tamale is considered one of the most incredible foods ever created dating back to Pre-Columbian history. No one is exactly sure which culture first created it! 'Portable food' for warring tribes of the Aztec, Mayan and Incas were needed and thanks to the creativity of women...the Tamale was born! Small packages of masa and corn husk dough the heart of which is just about anything edible, served up with an assortment of spicy sauces...hmmm salivating just thinking of it!

"The heat and spice of the tamale serve as a source of warmth for the body and soul."

And that my friends is the purpose of this blog...to find our 'heat and spice', our inner hot tamales and reawaken our creativity, our bodies and true heart's desires. Why? Because we realise we could be happier! We want motivation to fulfill our dreams..and we want spice dammit! We are the hot tamales...varied and diverse, traversing all cultures, with a spicy or sweet bite of feminine creativity which in it's essence is...nourishing! So if you would like to be a part of the Hot Tamales, and would like to contribute a blog, ideas, comments or inspirational messages please contact us...and we'll cook up a feast...cheers! (ching!)