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shabba-zams · 4 years

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I'M NO MANIAC

Hold big regard for kinship, tradition and culture, I could give a lecture

I'm sky high - herbivore, like a turkey vulture I'm a carnivore

Canibal, I mean omnivore coz I love greens, like Popeye And Spinach, I lick bean

Flick flick, root Chakra, keep you grounded, kiss your forehead, illumination

Wham bam, burn incense this instant

Smoke in house, reminisce about my late aunt, Eugenia

Healing from a heartbreak of a love that never happened

Should never happen, wait what just happened?

You a bad bitch, downward doggy, hit it from the back, is that good B?

Meow-moo, look at that arch, Doja, Cat-Cow mi amor

Heart's aching, beneath I'm hurting although surface looks perfect

Instantly regretting the mistake I made, egghead getting laid

I was broke, couldn't think straight, Im still great, it's just that I hate

Constantly stressing, hope you not late, I'm Wylin, red fox

Sorry mate, don't put me on the spot unless we hot box

You a hot mess, you burn, guilt trip, in hell I burn, 12 stroke soul snatcher, soul searching,N2O, inhale, I burn, I'm trippin

My goodness, Zulu goddess, Tsonga royalty in her DNA, your highness hello, hi, my love I profess

Pussy power tricking, that tightness, finesse crazy like madness, she drippin

Her cookie jar I'm Double dippin, like yes ya, I praise ya, I'm smitten

You praise Ja, pet name for your small pussy... Poor lil kitten

Obsessed With fitness, admire her loyalty, I stay under her spell

First We gel, then repel, we then rebel, plz say you could not tell I fell for you girl!

I confess, your strange quirks remind me of my old ex

Guardian angel, I see your halo, okay bye! In darkness you my star

Naledi always shine bright, never dim light, eyes can adjust right?

No girl, tell me how could I not fall for you girl?

If I see you all day and night? Medicate then meditate

Last and first light I see you, it's hard to wake me up, ICU

Namaste, send u love and light. Hugging u gud nyt then imma go unless it's midnight, my pants is tight right and u hug me tight tight cutie, in my ear, QTip, u whisper get the light, deep throat gimme the green light, tonight you looking so tasty

It's not right, lockdown got me all thirsty, see, I'm nasty

I'll eat you out, gimme a big tip, face chair, take a sit please

Gangsta champagne, notorious bubbles I sip sip, are you pleased?

You a tall glass of sexy B, I mean u sassy B, sexy beast I gotta drink, drunk

In love with your positive energy, you love the inner me and you know I'm not the enemy, I love you

Juju, like bad energy, shoo shoo, telling me to go, I don't go

Feeling ur feng shui imbalance, tryinna find balance, yoga

So much green in my blood stream, feelin like Hulk or Yoda

I'm 1 with the force, a gulf stream directing ur flow, go

Heavy flow that weigh a ton, period. I go deep, you flow deep like the Nile, you lovin it

Tid bit in denial, plz don't judge unless you take a 9 mile walk if the shoe fit

Wise mentor, needed to blow off steam, oh no you make me sing, I never meant to...

I'm spiritual, Ultralight beam, living the life of Pablo, green

I see no light, stuck in the dark, this don't feel right

Fight what I feel, fight! I know you like what I write, right? I'm still Steve like Biko, because I write what I like

You're spiritual, Ivy crown it'll be alright, fight!

Where you been? Spiritual journey, Wrote you a song of love, don't panic, it's platonic agape kind

You're kind, im sorry, please forgive me, God bless us

Never meant to sex ya, sext ya, yes ya I never meant to

Hurt ya, my day 1 let me be in your team, I'm your hype man and you my wing man, who knew, man?

I'm a new man, never wanna be in u ma'am, that's Truman, like Harry

Like Harriet, You talk truth ma'am, ur woke now, mental slavery chain breaker

Lead, take leash, give me my freedom, Tubman. Ass like Baartman, I'm joking, I'm through man!

Is it true man? You got a new man?

I'm glad you found uThando & Peace!

I see your glow in the dark , I watch you grow, from head to toe

Lock down, No sexercise, just exercise, oblique workout, body shaping up, you shake shit up

Look down, fvck shit up, I fantasize under the mistletoe, kiss kiss that phat pet peeve,

I mean the size of that cameltoe, kiss kiss like it's NYs Eve

Family Feud like Steve, We lip lock, she bad bad like Eve

Stuck with you like gridlock, bad bitch my ride or die!

The love you show, I dunno who to tell that u just ring my bell

Blue balls, plain torture, ungshaya ding dong, that just rings wrong

Playing mind games like ping pong, saw my dp then ask for my dick pic like "Big Z u got big dick print"

I tell her to quit playin and show her it's just resting, I'm a grower

Picture a Big black gun in your hand, click glock

Lick big black cock in my hand, and get a big tip

Love your big tats,small tits, nip slip, vrm vrm, you own me like pinkslip

4 play lick clit, that pink pink

Big lie like, just the tip, truth is I just wanted to hit twice, then dip twice like, dip dip

Double Pussy grip, like grip grip

Our late night tap dance routine like

Double tap like, tip-clit-grip-grip, skip, tip-clit-grip-grip

Sending mixed signals, wearing no bra, black tank top, Grey gym pants, exciting my BBC then saying NO BRA!

Apple bong is crack bong, big flop wearing your pink flip flops, I need a drink,J walk drunk, hit, bong, bang, drive, buy smoke, fly, sky, high five, YouTube The Fives, whats the matter? GBV

All lives including those you call low lives matter, no 1 deserves murder.

Deep chats kid, Katt Williams crack me up, have a break Kit Kat

I'm a lil sad but real glad u not mad at me brick brack, red fox

Need my quick fix, Red on Netflix like Raymond, cross you off my hitlist, at least at last, the blacklist, NBC

No chick flicks miss, unless you aiming to get this, BBC

I don't aim, shoot shot once and don't miss, easy, ABC

Cupid tryinna shoot me dead but misz, shit shot, no Mrs, thank God

Thot thought she a hot shot coz she smoke pot, no BS she not hot

Cold as horse shit that's not hot, bust a nut, I might not

I'm a lit lad who thinks they a big bad, Wolf, with a sick head

You heard? Sometimes it's hard when u in my bed, think with other head instead like getting head

Play dead after I beat meat, you knock-knock, I'm cumin, you come in, your bad timing is not charming

I see myself in you, pun intended, idea planted in my head

For real tho, I see your hoeish ways, long gone are my hoeish days

Sometimes I think u poison like Ivy, I'm batman, no avengers

Scavengers, a mad woman and a bad man, Savages in our own league

First punch throwers, they hate us, crack bong hitters, they not us, we avenge us,

You lead, I school ya, screw ya, liquids in ur insides like IV

Drip drip, said fuck it, big deal, do u even care how I feel? Bad state of mind, took shrumz, now I'm havin a bad trip

Craving a road trip, cruze down memory lane, replay bad clip, is it weird that I loved that silhouette video? Press play

Get liquid withit

Going toe-to-toe, I kill and bury Big Trill, made my 1st mil

Then blew it, dead lyricist, I'm just a ghost writer

I see changes, a stoner girl turn to a rave girl as the nyt ages

I once told her, trust the rock of ages like John

Serial killer with rage on Pages, I was angry at God like Sean

Now i'm easy like solving for X- Kid'o,

That's annoying, ward off tiny mosquito

Go against me, that's a non starter, kiss my ass lips

I talk shit, no stutter or slight lisp like L-Tido

In the city of gold its all or nothing, that's a no brainer

No brain huh? Black lip bastard, faith like mustard seed

Don't call me bastard, transform to Luke Cage then hit rib Cage like

Nicholas, can't stop me like an urban legend... Ghost rider

I sound fictitious like ghost busters, but I'm quite real like Klingon

I stick like glue, here's a clue:

Day of the week: Monday

Feeling: baby Blue and itchy

Scratch my balls I'm jiggy, sweet melanin black queen like B

Fluent in your love language B, catch 22, paradoxical

Hypocritical, stereotypical, philosophical.

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bamon4bamily · 5 years

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TVD 9x05 Halloween Special (part 1 of part 2) Enjoy! =)

Cut back to – 1921, Halloween Ball at the secluded hotel. Stefan, Klaus, and Rebecca are having drinks at a private booth.

STEFAN: Well this is quite the party, loving the decadence.

KLAUS: Oh, my friend, the fun hasn’t even begun.

REBECCA: (To Stefan) It seems like your plus one found something or someone to entertain him, he’s been gone for a while.

STEFAN: He’s a curious guy, he’ll be back eventually.

KLAUS: Remind me again why you brought him along? Or why we haven’t torn into his vanes?

STEFAN: He is off the table, so lose the temptation.

REBECCA: Why do you even care?

STEFAN: He’s a close friend, let’s just leave it at that. Anyway, what are we having for dinner?

KLAUS: Trust me, you will find it to be plenty tasty (snaps his fingers, a woman walks into the booth and sits beside them).

STEFAN: You know my taste…

REBECCA: And mine. (They tare into her neck; when they finish they leave the dead body sitting there as if nothing had happened).

STEFAN: (As he is wiping the blood from his mouth) Lovely appetizer, but I’m ready for the main course.

KLAUS: Patience, mate, have another drink. Let’s get someone to clean our little mess, first.

STEFAN: Well, make it quick, I’m still hungry.

REBECCA: (Serves him more champagne) Don’t worry, love, I’ll go find someone to take care of this (kisses him, then leaves).

KLAUS: So, Stefan, are you sure it is safe to leave your “friend” to wonder about?

STEFAN: He can handle himself.

KLAUS: If you say so…

(A breathtaking woman comes into the booth, they both freak out given the scene).

LADY: Relax gentleman, nothing I haven’t seen before (winks, then casually sits next to the dead body and licks some blood from her neck). Yum… Care to offer this thirsty lady a drink? (Both, completely hypnotized by her beauty, head for the champagne bottle, Stefan gets to it first).

STEFAN: (As he pours her a drink) Can I just say you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. (Looks at her hands) Love the glove… looks beautiful, and dangerous (smirks)…

LADY: (Flirting) Just as I am, dear (winks).

KLAUS: If ever I have seen true beauty… (kisses her hand).

LADY: Thank you, gentleman, you are not bad on the eyes yourselves. Listen, I brought you a gift from the Mayor (hands them a black box), a small token of his appreciation for attending tonight. (As they are about to open it) Not yet, my dears, they must be opened at midnight; trust me, they are worth the wait. In the meantime (she snaps her fingers and two beautiful women come into the booth; she kisses them on the lips then cuts their throats with her glove, licks some of the blood and kisses Stefan and Klaus), enjoy, boys.

STEFAN: Wait, you are leaving? Please, stay, indulge with us.

LADY: I’d love to, but I have some business to attend to. I’ll be back for dessert, I promise. (When she walks out, Katherine, who has been lurking outside the booth, catches a glimpse of her, then vamps away).

Cut to Matt’s house. Tyler and Khuyana are having breakfast. On the background, playing on the TV is a breaking news story about a couple that has been found brutally murdered in a cabin outside Mystic Falls.

TYLER: So, he left early this morning?

KHUYANA: I think so… I’m not even sure if he came home at all. I went to bed alone and woke up alone.

TYLER: What do you think we should do?

KHUYANA: I know this might sound awful, but I think we should have a backup plan just in case he’s a no show.

TYLER: This is so strange, and totally out of character… we need to figure out what’s going on with him. When did it start?

KHUYANA: I guess I started noticing some strange behavior when I came back from a trip… after the massive aneurysms’ attacks.

TYLER: Bonnie told me about that, it happened before the Darius linking ritual, right?

KHUYANA: Yes.

TYLER: So this must be related to Darius… maybe his under some sort of spell?

KHUYANA: Can’t be that, Bonnie put a spell block on all of us after the linking incident.

TYLER: There is a spell against being spelled?

KHUYANA: I guess so, I still don’t understand how the witchy woo stuff works…

TYLER: Okay, well, Darius is also psychic, so, mind control?

KHUYANA: Can’t be that either, Bonnie psych-blocked us against that too.

TYLER: Doesn’t make sense… if he’s not under a spell or mind control… (Matt walks in).

MATT: Wow, you just won’t let it go… mind control, really? I told you guys, I’m fine, just exhausted, irritated, and under a lot of stress. All I need is some sleep to recharge, then I’ll be good to go.

TYLER: Are you sure, man?

MATT: I’m sure. I’m gonna go take a nap (kisses Khuyana; as he is walking out, turns around) and please, stop talking about me behind my back, it’s annoying (leaves).

Cut to – Mikaelson mansion, Klaus and Danae in the living room.

KLAUS: I still think you should have told them…

DANAE: What for? Sometimes it’s better not to know.

KLAUS: Well, that is true… Are sure you are up for this? Your migraines seem to be getting worse, love.

DANAE: I’ll be fine… it’s probably because subconsciously I’m nervous about being so close to my brother.

KLAUS: You have my word that you will be safe; under no circumstances will he find out you are alive.

DANAE: Thank you, dear, you are my knight in shining armor, always and forever. (Kisses him on the cheek). You know, if I didn’t have a thing for the ladies, I’d be madly in love you.

KLAUS: I know, love, as would I (winks, gives her a tender hug). Everything will be fine, I promise (kisses her forehead).

DANAE: What about Bonnie? Do you really think she will be able to keep control? Once her psychic-block is released, there is no doubt that she will be overwhelmed; and yes, I can help control her energy levels but there is no guarantee that it will be enough. One psychic blast and she can wipe us all out…

KLAUS: Bonnie is very strong-willed; I reckon she will find a way to keep it under control. To be honest, what worries me most is if she will be able to resist the temptation of not succumbing to her dark side.

DANAE: And if she does?

KLAUS: Well, if it comes to that, we’ll deal with it…

DANAE: As in, kill her? That seems a bit harsh, dear.

KLAUS: No, of course not, I mean contain her.

DANAE: With that kind of power, how on earth are we going to be able to do that?

KLAUS: Emotions always have a way to control us, and I’m pretty sure I know her weak spot; we make her connect with those feelings so she doesn’t lose her hold...

DANAE: Whatever happens, let’s hope it ends well… I really like her.

KLAUS: (Gives her a smirk) Oh, do you now?.

DANAE: Not like that, dear, I mean, if I knew I had a chance, don’t doubt for a second that I wouldn’t try… she is a spitting image of Marie… (becomes nostalgic).

KLAUS: I know...

DANAE: (Teary-eyed) No matter how many years go by, the hurt just doesn’t seem to go away (Klaus holds her tight).

KLAUS: It’s understandable, she was the love of your life. What happened to her was tragic, of course, the pain lingers, but eventually, you will find your way back to each other.

DANAE: Dear, I am immortal, how is that ever going to happen?

KLAUS: Never give up hope, love. After all, who would have thought there would be a way for the dead to make their way back? Look at Stefan, Tyler, Lexi, Katherine…

DANAE: They all had a connection to Bonnie, that’s the only reason they were able to come back.

KLAUS: I hardly think Bonnie wanted Katherine to return.

DANAE: It might have been a bad connection, but it was still a connection…

KLAUS: Well, there is no stronger connection than blood...

DANAE: Yes, but Bonnie never knew Marie, probably doesn't even know she existed ... Anyway, let me stop with the self-pity, we have more important things to focus on right now. Listen, how about I start preparing everything for the “party” while you go get us some costumes, otherwise your friend Caroline is going to flip.

KLAUS: Oh, she most definitely will. Any special requests?

DANAE: You’ll be lucky just to find any so we really can’t get picky; whatever you can find will work.

KLAUS: Okay, love, let me know if you need anything else, I’ll be back soon. (Kisses her forehead, then leaves).

Danae starts reminiscing about her past love. Flashback scene to a 1920′s party…

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MR. NORTHCOTT: Ms. Bennet, I must say, I find your views on Baudelaire’s work rather controversial, and, if I’m being honest, somewhat unstudied.

MARIE: Well, he was way ahead of his time which is clearly, not your case...

DANAE: Marie is quite the literary scholar; you can trust she knows what she is talking about, Mr. Northcott.

MR. NORTHCOTT: I mean no disrespect, but you must admit that it is not often that you find a woman with such views… it is somewhat intriguing.

MARIE: Really? (Rolls her eyes).

MR. NORTHCOTT: Please, don’t misunderstand me, if anything I respect you even more. But, enough with controversy, let us have a toast... to literary masterpieces!

DANAE: (Whispers to Marie) Want to disappear for a while? This man is really getting on my nerves.

MARIE: (Whispers back) I’ve been waiting for you to say that all night… (they excuse themselves from the table and find a cosy spot to share some lovin’).

Cut to – Elena and Sam in his apartment, he hands her a plate of chilaquiles.

ELENA: You spoil me too much... (Gives him a lustful look) Come here... (kisses him).

SAM: Mmm... or we can just skip breakfast...

ELENA: (Composes herself) No, no, we need to eat at some point ... Wait, am I going to have to jug a gallon of water like the last time?

SAM: You are such a wus! Don’t worry, I turned it down a notch.

ELENA: I mean, I loved them, but I seriously thought my brain was going to explode.

SAM: We are going to have to do something about that… when we go visit my mom, she won’t be as a lenient as I am.

ELENA: Great, now I have another thing to worry about when I meet her.

SAM: She is going to love you (kisses her). (Looks at his packed boxes) So, I’m pretty much ready… we are actually doing this…

ELENA: We are! And I’m excited about you meeting the rest of the gang tonight, even if it’s just for a brief hello, goodbye.

SAM: Is this the first time you are going to see Stefan and Tyler since they… well, came back?

ELENA: Yes… wow, I hadn’t even thought of that!

SAM: I’ll be honest, I’m kind of psyched about meeting more of your supernatural friends, it’s like going to Comicon but for real!

ELENA: (Laughs) I have no idea what a Comicon is, but I guess so?

SAM: Okay, just so I don’t mess things up, let me see if I got this right: Bonnie is a psychic-witch; Caroline, a vampire; Tyler, an undead hybrid; Stefan, an ex-vampire undead human; your ex, a vampire turned human; Alaric, a vampire hunter turned vampire then human again, Indiana Jones type of thing; Matt, a human, and the town Sheriff… am I missing anyone?

ELENA: Nop, that’s pretty much the main core. God, hearing you makes me realize just how insane my life has been… I love them all but I have to admit that I’m happy to be leaving that craziness behind… I just want a normal, human life, you know?

SAM: Well, normal and human is all I’ve ever known, so I’m no point of reference… what about Jeremy, is he going to the party too?

ELENA: No, no…

SAM: Aren’t you going to say goodbye?

ELENA: We are, just not in person… I’m afraid that if I see him, I won’t be able to leave, so, we decided video chat was the way to go…

SAM: Are you sure?

ELENA: Trust me, I’m sure.

SAM: Okay… So, I went to pick up our costumes earlier (looking very excited), I can’t believe you agreed to go with it!

ELENA: Couldn’t bear to break your geeky heart (kisses him, looks at her watch). Listen, I need to go to the administration office to finalize some paperwork, we’ll start getting ready when I come back. Love you (kisses him, then leaves).

Cut to – 1990, Halloween night, Mystic Falls General Hospital. Paramedics bring a bleeding woman into the E.R.

E.R DOCTOR: What do we have?

PARAMEDIC: Multiple stab wounds to the back, massive blood loss, heart rate erratic, pulse dropping fast… and Doctor, she is pregnant. Fetal heartbeat detected but it’s very low.

E.R DOCTOR: (To the Medical staff) Quick, prep the O.R for emergency surgery. (After a few hours, the Doctor comes out of the OR to talk to Police Officers).

E.R DOCTOR: Officers, there was nothing we could do; time of death was 24:05. Were you able to contact any family members?

POLICE OFFICER 1: The only family member we could track was her mother, but she has no idea who she is. She has been locked up in an insane asylum for years… other than her, she has no family.

E.R DOCTOR: Well then, I think you need to call child services, the victim was with child. Thankfully, we were able to save the baby, but he is in critical condition.

POLICE OFFICER 2: How on earth was the child able to survive?

E.R DOCTOR: If I’m being honest Officer, I have no idea, the child should have been dead upon arrival. I don’t believe in miracles but if I ever did, this would be the moment to make me doubt my beliefs.

POLICE OFFICER 1: If the baby makes it through, child services will take custody. For now, Doctor, we will need your, and your staff’s statements.

E.R DOCTOR: Of course, anything you need Officers.

Cut to - the Mayor’s house. Edward walks into his room and finds his costume laid out for him, along with a black box tied to a red balloon. He looks puzzled, somewhat scared. He slowly takes the box, unties the balloon and opens it. Inside, is the same chess piece he had sent Darius earlier, along with a note that reads: “Tasty, tasty, beautiful fear. Who is checkmate now?” He leaves the box and note on the bed, walks to his turntable and plays “Mr. Sandman”. Then, walks to the mirror, and stares in a daze…

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TVD 9x05 Halloween Special (part 2 of part 2) coming very soon! Hope you stop by, read and enjoy! =)

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praphit · 6 years

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Velvet Buzzsaw: You need a plan like my man Patrick Swayze.

I saw the trailer for "Velvet Buzzsaw" a couple of weeks ago. It caught my eye (as I'm sure it did yours) due to its title.

When I think velvet, I think sexy. The dude who walks into the party with the velvet jacket on, is getting ALL of the ladies that night.

Trust me, couples at the party get into arguments over it -

Ex.

Insecure man says - "I saw you looking at the man in the velvet jacket - don't deny it! You're going to leave me for him aren't you?! I don't blame you... cuz that jacket took him to a ho nova level. I'm just saying, that I can wear velvet too."

Woman with insecure man replies - "No, you can't."

Insecure man fights it, but deep down he knows that she's right.

So, that goes down.

Now, everybody knows that red velvet is the most sexy.

Red velvet ropes - I think we all rub our hands down them with a big smile... oh God yes:)

Red Velvet Cupcakes... Here's the deal - I don't think kids should be eating them. Just MY opinion! I won't judge you shameful parents out there if YOU allow your kids to eat them, but I simply believe it's wrong. Too sexy!

So, to put these words together "Velvet Buzzsaw"... no bueno. It would be like putting the words "Ice Cream Needle" together.

Would you like a tasty ice cream needle today? NO! But that wording, combined with a premise of haunted, killer artwork was the intrigue of the trailer.

Plus, it has a great cast:

Jake Gyllenhaal and his creepy, bulging eyes. The movie "Nightcrawler" ruined him for me. Every time I see him, I see this -

I know it was just a character, but I actually believe that JG is like this... he leaves the set at the end of the day, and lurks around staring at people. I have a fear that one day, I'll go out at night, get in my car, the headlights turn on, and BOOM he'll be there... looking into the depths of me.

Other cast members - Toni Collette, Rene Russo, John Malkovich.

And even that "Stranger Things" girl.

No, not Bobby Brown (she's busy working on Godzilla).

Natalia Dyer -

Natalia talks to Millie Bobby Brown all the time, saying "Bitch, you ain't the only one who gets roles in movies. I got skills too! Why you out here stealing all the shine? I'm ascending! And If you get in my way, Imma cut you!"

Y'all didn't know it got that real on the set of "Stranger Things" did you?

When does season 3 of "Stranger Things" come out? They're all getting old. If they don't hurry up, season 3 will roll around and they'll all be in their mid to late 20's.

Anyway, I was excited about this flick. But, then, after all of that promo, the movie disappeared. I looked for it under "popular movies" and "recently added", but nothing. I searched for it - typed V - E... nothing... L T...they made me type out the whole word before it popped up. Dammit, Netflix, you know what I want! Give it to me!

Netflix hiding this movie is not a good sign, but I'm an objective man. Here we go:

This movie is centered around art, artists, and the art industry. The first thing that I learned right off the bat is that money sucks all of the fun out of everything. Or perhaps I should say the PURSUIT of money does... You want something, but you can't afford it, so you have to work harder and longer, and then by the time you have the cash, you want something else even more expensive. It causes jealousy. It robs one of joy and peace. Greed is some ol' bull shit! BUT, such is life.

Art was fun when we were kids, right? Finger painting, face painting, playing with clay, coloring books... what happened?! - the need to make money with it happened, and that's what is displayed here in this movie. This movie is about how greed and pursuing the glory of the art biz feeds on you.

We've got diff artists on diff levels:

The new hotness of the art world (everyone wants a piece)

The people who aren't the hotness

The critics / media / fans The leeches of the hotness (Cuz everything revolves around being hot)

The executives who run the machine that sucks all the joy out of what you do.

And the veteran - played by John Malkovich, whom I must say didn't need to be in this movie. His character added nothing to the plot at all.

But, I found the types in this world fascinating. If you think on it enough, you can def relate to these types (though some may be parodies). There are plenty moments of horror in this film (as seen in the trailer). Most of the elements of horror portrayed are really good, though some are silly. Not only well done, but well produced.

However, there's a reason why Netflix hid this movie from us. It's like looking at a piece of art, and learning the message behind it, only to find that the message is more interesting than the artwork. This movie itself is... kind of a mess. Like I said, good premise/food for thought, good acting, but errthang else - the writing, chemistry between actors, direction, storyline wrap-ups... ALL BAD.

Back to the horror - pretty much there's some dead artist's spirit that's killing off people through his art due to his blood being used in his projects.

Sounds cool, but he mainly and simply wants his art destroyed, so people don't die. Soooooo, you're KILLING people as a solution? Plus, why not use his ghostly energy to get others to destroy the art rather than destroy the people? Then, he starts trying to attack people through ALL art (including art that he didn't have any part in). What??!

We've all seen the movie "Ghost", so I know (cuz these movies are based off facts) that there were other non-violent options for this dead artist. In "Ghost" Patrick Swayze had a plan -

- to let Demi Moore know that he was around, let her know that she was in danger, and to try to have sex with her one more time through the body of Whoopi Goldberg. The dead guy in "Velvet Buzzsaw" had no tact!

Anyway, I give this flick a grade D

Pretentious art people may love it, but for the rest... I'd say just read this. The next time you want to get your "Flix and Chill" on, and your love muffin suggests this movie, tell him/her "Hold up, let's read through Praphit's rambling review instead, and then get into our sweet lovin." Save about 2hrs of your life, and make me a part of your foreplay instead:)

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scuandrea · 6 years

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Sex & Green Witchcraft: Getting Down & Dirty

Witchcraft is all about dealing with issues in life and creating change in those areas through the movement of energy resulting in manifestation in the physical world. Sex is one of those whopping big issues, or it can be if things are not all hunky dory in the bedroom. Whatever the issues might be, whether it’s not enough passion, an overload of sex drive, infidelity, or a desire to catch your prince charming, you can find what you need to cast spells for hot sex, no sex, or only-with-me sex in the world of herbs and green witchcraft.

Fidelity “Forsaking all others” is not something our culture takes lightly. Even in the 21st century, ancient marriage vows and tradition are serious matters, and cheating is frowned upon. After all, don’t we all want to be special, to be ‘the one and only’? This is probably the most popular topic on which I receive emails asking for magickal help and advice. Following are some of my favorite herbs for dealing with issues of infidelity: Chili Pepper…If you feel your mate is getting restless and may be plagued with a straying eye, obtain two dried chili peppers, cross them and tie them together. Add these chili peppers to a red flannel bag containing your man’s semen, a slip of paper on which you’ve written the length of his penis, and a photo of the two of you together. Place this charm near your bed, but make sure that it’s well hidden. Cumin…When cumin is given to your lover, either carried upon his person in some way, or fed to him, it will promote fidelity. I’d vote for feeding it to your target. It’s much easier to make a tasty meal and slip it into the food, than to have your beloved wonder what the hell all those little seeds are in the bottom of his pockets. J Licorice…(We’re talking the herb here, not the candy, just to keep things straight.) Gnawing on the root will put you in the mood for a little lovin’ with a lot of passion; and to keep all this passion between you and your beloved, use licorice in spells for fidelity. Magnolia…This is another one of those magickal herbs that are kept in the bedroom, near your bed, to insure fidelity. Hide it in the mattress, in a box beneath your bed, along with a hoard of other innocent items, or in your bedside bureau drawer. Quite frankly, if your lover is use to having flowers and herbs around the house, both live and dried, they really aren’t going to think anything about one more piece of flora. Nutmeg…Nutmeg is the mother of fidelity herbs. You can feed it to your target, include it in original fidelity spells, add it to mojo bags, voodoo dollies, or trick your partner into carrying it somewhere on their person by sprinkling it in their shoes, hiding it in their pockets, sewing it into a hem, etc. Combine this herb with any other herb you use for fidelity or love spells. This is the jealous “you-are-mine-and-mine-alone” herb. Rhubarb…Bake your sweetheart a delicious rhubarb pie, adding generous amounts of sugar, including at least three spoonfuls of powdered sugar (Drawing Powder). To make sure your target stays faithful, add a pinch of nutmeg and the ultimate in personal effects-- a teaspoonful of red wine that you have taken in your mouth, swished around good, like a mouthwash, and spit into the pie filling. It‘s best to do this while you‘re cooking the pie filling over the fire in a hot pan, heating it-- and heating your passions and intentions right along with it. Scullcap…Ladies, it’s said that if you wear this herb somewhere on your person, you will protect your hubby from the charms of other women. I think I’d add to this magickal endeavor by creating a mojo bag for this purpose. Add skullcap and two whole nutmegs to this bag, along with a photo of you and your husband together and some intimate personal effects, like body fluids, that sort of thing. Attracting Love, i.e. Catching Prince Charming Apple…Hold an apple in both hands, imbuing it with your magickal intentions: to bring to you the one you desire. Sleep with this apple for three nights. On the morning of the fourth day, hand this apple to your target, having them take it from your hands. Watch them eat it, making sure that they take at least three bites that are chewed and swallowed. Then ask if you can have a bite, taking it from their hands. Take a bite, chew and swallow, then hand this apple back to them…for the second time, they must take this apple from your hands. Aster…Grow this plant in your garden with the intention that it shall draw to you your true love. Beet…Use the juice from a beet as a magickal ink to write out your love spells. Beet juice can also be used as a substitute for blood, particularly in love spells. As with the apple, the story goes that if a man and woman both eat from a single beet, they will be joined together romantically. Cardamom…Bake your target muffins, to which you’ve added cardamom. Serve them this delectable treat with a hot cup of apple/cinnamon tea, or hot chocolate. Cinnamon…As with cardamom, the easiest way to use the magick of cinnamon to draw your true love to you is to feed it to them in something that you’ve baked yourself, something that you’ve put your time and energy into, something that you have mixed and blended and created with your own hands. To enhance this energy, serve them, along with the cinnamon, a drink of hot coco or chocolate milk. Hibiscus…Use the blossoms of the hibiscus to create love sachets and incenses. You can also steep a strong tea for your target, and just before serving it, stick your finger into the tea cup, stirring three times deosil (clockwise). Mistletoe…This is an all purpose love spell herb. Kiss the one you love beneath a sprig of mistletoe and the love shall last forever, so the old saying goes. To draw your true love to you, sleep with a sprig of mistletoe on the night of a full moon. The next day hide this charm somewhere in your target’s personal space-- on the grounds of their property (okay, that’s pretty good); somewhere inside their abode (this is even better). If you can get them to carry it-- in their purse, in their pocket, etc., without revealing what it is or what it’s for, you will have hit the jackpot in magickal checkmate. Strawberry…This delicious delectable morsel shrieks of passion and lust. Eat it with your chosen target. For the best effect, don’t bother baking it into anything or including it any recipes, just go straight for the kill. Eat the berries together. You can also add to the experience by rolling it in melted chocolate. (Chocolate also has properties that magically spice up love and lust-- the coco bean-- but I suggested this mostly because I love chocolate and the combo is delicious.) Increasing Sex Drive The following herbs can be used, magickally speaking, for increasing your libido, or that of your partner. Celery…ingest both the stalk and the seeds for a burst of passionate energy. Beans…to cure impotency, carry a mojo bag on your person consisting of dried beans; a personal effect belonging to your mate, the more intimate the better; and an object which will be a phallic symbol, but something that is not an outright image of a penis. It has to be subtle and only suggestive of what it actually represents. This could be a stone with the correct shape, a stick, a small piece of statuary, glass, or any number of things. Look around you, you’ll find something. And the more energy you put into finding this item, the more energy you are putting into this mojo bag. Ginseng…Ginseng is all about lust and desire. You can carry the root on your person, or you can drink a cup of ginseng tea. Either way, it’s reputed to get your motor going. Carrying the root may have more of a gradual and ongoing effect; drinking the tea may unleash more energy than you were expecting in a sudden burst; and if this is the case, you should make sure your romantic rendezvous is all set and ready to go before you take that cup of tea. Licorice…ingesting this herb is the best way to utilize it’s potency as a libido booster. Olive…olives not only increase sexual potency in men, they also increase fertility-- just something to keep in mind. Eat it and enjoy. Patchouli…mix patchouli, chips of Queen Elizabeth root, catnip, and red rose petals together. Make a tea with this mixture and add it to your bath water. Light a red candle during this bath and enjoy a nice long soak. When you��re finished, you can add a bit of this water to a small bottle and carry it in your purse to enhance the lustful and passionate effects, drawing it out. Better yet, bathe with your partner. Vanilla…eat it, preferably in ice cream, preferably with your partner. Better yet, feed it to each other, in bed. Deceasing Sex Drive Remember the old saying, “You can never have too much of a good thing”? Well, actually, yes, you can. Here’s a few herbs and a few things you can do to tone it down, or shut it off. Black Cohash…add a cup of tea that’s been made with this herb to your bathwater. It’s said that by bathing in this water you will kill any passion that your mate may have for you. Camphor…This is another one of those herbs that are to be used in a mojo bag for this purpose and hidden somewhere very near the bed. You could add to this bag personal effects belonging to both you and your partner-- nail clippings, hair, or more personal items-- and a separate photo of both you and your partner. It’s also said that the scent of camphor will dampen the libido. In that case, I’d prepare a lovely little bowl full of camphor for the bedside table, and I’d refresh this when the scent disappears, or on a waning moon. Lettuce…to squelch the libido of another individual, write their name on a slip of paper and place it beneath a single large lettuce leaf. Place this leaf where it will receive full sunlight and cover it with an inverted clear glass bowl. As it withers and rots in the sun, so shall their sexual potency wither and rot away. Vervain…according to an old tradition, by drinking a tea of vervain, you will shut down all sexual desire for seven years. (You might want to think on this one, whether you plan on using it on yourself, or another individual.) Witch Hazel…this will cool passion. This is the perfect herb to use in a mojo bag if you just need to cool things off for a while and give yourself time to think clearly about entering a relationship. Add to the bag a stone of black onyx, black hollyhock petals, black pansies, and a piece of black licorice (the candy, not the herb) that you’ve had in your mouth. Once your mind has cleared…think, think, think. Hints & Helpful Magickal Tips: If you’re a male and you think that someone’s been magickally tampering with your sexuality- your desires, your sex drive, and your free will, you can uncross the condition by steeping a whole burdock root in olive oil and anointing your genitals with this oil to restore your personal power and desires. To break a hex or jinx placed upon your sexual nature boil calamus root in a a quart of whiskey; boil until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain out the roots, add another pint or two of whiskey to the mixture, and take a teaspoonful once a day to restore your sexual nature to normal. (*note: don’t confuse calamus root with blue flag) Use the power of dill to manifest successful love spells by steeping the seeds in water for three days and adding it to your bathwater, or your target’s bathwater. To break a love spell, prepare a tea of dill leaf and ginger root. Strain the herbs, and anoint your entire body with this tea. Allow it to dry. This is to be done for nine days, creating a new batch of tea each day. Increase the speed and intensity of love spells with ginger. Add dried ginger to love potions, powders, and oils. It can be burned with other spell ingredients, or added to foods imbued with magickal intentions. Add white mustard seed to mojo bags created to attract love, along with red rose petals, a pinch of catnip, and personal effects: preferably an item from your target (hair, fingernail clippings, a button from their clothing, a business card, a name paper, personal body fluids, etc.) Sampson snake root (Echinacea purpurea, or purple coneflower) is a versatile herb for love magicks: men who have lost their virility through jinxes or hexing can reinstate their prowess and sexual functionality by making a tea with this herb, or soaking this herb in whiskey for a week and taking a teaspoonful twice a day. This also restores good health that has been stolen through magickal means. A bath of Sampson snake root and Wahoo root bark will also restore male virility. A mojo bag to increase a man’s appeal to women will include Sampson snake root, high john the conqueror root, and bo’ hog root, all of which are dressed with commanding oil. Queen Elizabeth root is considered the ultimate in love herbs. This herb works it’s magic on men, and it’s used for good luck in all types of love situations, including affairs. To attract a man’s love make a mojo bag containing Queen Elizabeth root, rose buds, lavender, lodestone, spikenard, and any personal effects you are lucky enough to get your hands on, all dressed with commanding oil. If you want your true love to propose marriage to you, add a powdered from of this herb to your bathwater just before meeting with your target. To enhance your feminine power and charms soak a whole root in water for nine days, strain this and add it to your bathwater. There is a powerful magickal concoction that is reputed to give you complete control over a man. This magickal potion includes scrapings of dry skin from your feet, or your toe nail clippings, which you will add to a bottle of water, along with a whole root and your own urine. Let this all soak for nine days before using it. You should use this liquid sparingly, adding it to your target’s food and drink, and by doing so he will develop a very docile nature and remain under your control. (I think I can actually hear a collective ‘ewwww’ from my readers J) Have fun, and enjoy your magick…as well as the manifestations that result.

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ambercastonguay · 5 years

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intertwiningbodies · 7 years

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Today I received so much lovin in the mail from various companies and I'll be sharing them with you throughout the week! These insanely amazing bliss balls were briefly on my Instagram Story - they're from a company called @fatbynature 🌞 The flavors are Carrot Cake, Coffee Crunch, Lemon Ginger Rose, and Almond Butter Chip. ✨ Honestly, I was thrown off by the name of the company at first - why?? Because the word 'fat' has an automatically negative connotation in our society. BUT this needs to end. Because FAT is so so imperative to our health. Your body needs essential, healthy fats to LIVE and cannot function without them. Especially women! (Yay periods 🌸) There are so so many articles out there, so I won't ramble on - but here's a little more info about these tasty lil energy bites ⭐️ All of the ingredients are sourced from organic coconut, stone ground almond butter, raw brazil nuts, maple, Madagascar vanilla, organic root powders, erythritol, sea salt, and 70% fair trade dark chocolate. I'm a fan - and yes, the flavors are as dreamy as they sound 💫🌻 Insta: @thelittleflowerpetal

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missamerichale · 5 years

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perched poolside: Punta day 3

I awoke on Friday morning with a jolt of excitement and energy, because we were only planning on doing 1 thing that day: NOTHING!! My God, this is my most favorite thing to do on vacations. Don’t get me wrong, I love going on adventures, but you can’t have a solid vacay without spending at least 1 or 2 days doing absolutely nada.

I threw on my ball cap, swimsuit, sprayed down in sunscreen, and we made our way to the Theater to access wifi for .2 seconds before getting breakfast (our first “real” breakfast at the resort!) and then hitting the pool. Breakfast was lit. As mentioned earlier, the food at this place kind of sucked, but you guys know how much I love breakfast. They had pancakes, omelettes, scrambled eggs, fruit (that PINEAPPLE though), taters and more. I was in breakfast buffet heaven. Note: I didn’t drink coffee 1 day on this entire trip which is pretty miraculous, considering I usually get a raging headache if I don’t have at least one cup of that brown good good before 8AM every day.

After the chow down, we walked straight over to the pool with the swim up bar.

Is it sad I asked one of the employees if the bar was open at 9AM? No, because it was open, as a matter of fact.

Also, first time I ever experienced a swim up bar, you guys!! It was AMAZE!! I’ll post some pictures later. We quickly became bffs with the bartender, Luis, who was whipping us up more rum and cokes at top speed and even took a selfie with us. We chilled ALL DAY at the pool, soaking up sun, getting drink refills, hanging out in the “bubble pool” which looked like a giant hot tub but really just contained pool-temperature water, and people watching. We took a break to get lunch (a.k.a. basically a plate of potatoes and pineapple because that was the only somewhat tasty food in there), and wandered back outside for a while more before getting ready for dinner.

That night, we made reservations at the “American BBQ” restaurant, and you guys, that place made me LOL so hard. First off, we walk inside and they have soccer or something (sports) playing on two flatscreens in the back. None of the other culturual restaurants had this, but OK. Then... we hear the music that’s playing. Drumroll PLEASE....

Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ everyday by Luke Bryan. HELL yah!! MURICA!!

The music selection was my fav portion of dinner - it ranged from Luke Bryan to Celine Dion to Alicia Keys??? It was so all over the place I legit felt like I was getting music whiplash. But, I was totally digging it, because it was the first English music I ever heard them play since we arrived (aside from Bruno Mars on the catamaran).

We ordered burgers and fries for dinner. The burgers were... different. They didn’t taste like regular meat? Correy and Liv stopped eating theirs a few bites in. I made it halfway before calling it quits. The fries (POTATOES) were pretty lit though. BRB while I go on a strict potato diet.

We decided to rush through dessert so we could go to the buffet and try to find some better food there. That was really hopeful of us, because we knew the buffet kind of sucked, but it was still a nice night. That’s when screaming lady walked in. And yes, of course, she was American.

Can I just say that we, as Americans, probably represented a minority of people there? Everyone at the resort spoke Spanish - some didn’t know any English. And there were people from ALL over the world: Russia, France, Italy, Sweden, Germany and more. Probably every country. Languages flying around all over the place. We were immersed in global cultures ya’ll.

ANYWAY, screaming lady, walks into the buffet and stops right in the middle of the buffet area, near the main food station. I would say there are a good 200+ people in here getting dinner at this time. It was packed and almost every table was full. Lucky for us, we had front seat views to her mental breakdown.

She was on the phone and began to scream, and I mean SCREAM, “YOU BETTER GET THE F**K OVER HERE NOW I SWEAR TO GOD. I’M NOT F**KING PLAYING GAMES. YOU WANT TO F**K AROUND?” and everyone stopped what they were doing and were just staring at her basically. I think at one point I actually put my head in my hands, ashamed to be sharing the same language as this lady.

“I AM SCREAMING IN THE BUFFET AND DISTURBING EVERYONE BECAUSE OF YOU. DO YOU F**KING GET IT. I WILL CONTINUE TO SCREAM HERE BECAUSE OF YOU UNTIL YOU GET YOUR A** OVER HERE.” I was like please lord jesus and mary someone SAVE OUR SOULs from this DEMON!!!

In a minute or two, which seemed like FOREVER, she stormed away and was to never be seen again. But what was she screaming about??? We spent a good 30 minutes gossiping at our table about what it could have been after she disappeared.

Theories:

- Her husband/boyfriend/friend was late to dinner (super minor offense but maybe she’s sensitive)?

- Her husband/boyfriend/friend left the resort and was hanging with some other ladies (this seemed more realistic to us)

-It was her children messing around and they were late to dinner?? (I sure hope she wasn’t dropping the F-bombs to her kid like that but by the way she functioned I wouldn’t be entirely surprised).

It was a gd rollercoaster ride. And you guys. It doesn’t end here.

Enter, small girl to the bread table.

She was probably like 7 years old. Again, we had front row seats (clutch). There was a table literally full of stacks and stacks of bread: rolls, slices, and full out loafs you could even cut yourself (which were AMAZE, btw). Small girl proceeds to lift herself onto the side of the table with her hands so she can lean in and look at the rolls in the middle. There were like 200 but apparently she needed to get a good look at all of them. While this is happening, her hair is whisping all over the loafs. She like legit yeeted her body on to the bread table. We just oculdn’t believe it. We were loling but also grossed out at the same time.

Then, she attempts to reach for a roll in the way back, almost falling on the bread, missing, and then settling for a smaller piece. THEN. (it’s not over yet). She proceeds to grab a loaf BY HER BARE HANDS, cut off a piece, take it, and miserably fail to put it into the toaster in which she thought she was for sure going to catch something on fire.

She walked away with her 384928374 pieces of bread unscathed.

And whenever we saw her later on at the resort, we would say “hey look, it’s our friend!” and “wonder if she yeeted herself onto the bread table today.”

Disturbing, but highly entertaining.

Adios amigos!!! Logging off so I can eat another frozen meal and cry.

Hales

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gethealthy18-blog · 5 years

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Is Yerba Mate Tea Better for You Than Coffee?

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Is Yerba Mate Tea Better for You Than Coffee?

Yerba mate tea boasts some surprising health benefits and may even replace your morning cup of Joe. Much like green tea, yerba mate tea is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, and is quite tasty to boot.

Coffee Is King!… Or Is It?

Coffee is the undisputed king of all morning beverages. Readers ask my secret to getting things done and the answer involves at least 60% coffee! (But pretty healthy coffee, I promise…)

Kidding aside, we all crave that delicious, robust flavor (which is why many people even get out of bed in the morning). And if you’re in a midday slump (or just tired from staying up all night with a fussy baby), an afternoon cup can often provide enough energy to help make it through the rest of the day without falling asleep. Oh yeah, and it even has some antioxidants that provide health benefits!

Then there’s the social aspect … sipping a latte with friends, or sharing a pot with coworkers.

But as I learn more about all things health, I’m more and more convinced that variety is key to a healthy diet and lifestyle. Changing up your form of exercise, taking a break from certain supplement, or cycling off coffee can go a long way to keeping the body in balance.

For this reason I put down the coffee every once in a while and reach for coffee alternatives instead.

What’s in Yerba Mate?

Yerba mate tea is made from the leaves of the ilex paraguariensis plant. In South America, drinking yerba mate tea (often from gourds) is a common social pastime. It has an impressive host of health benefits and can satisfy in much the same way that coffee does. It has a unique, rich flavor that’s similar to black or green tea.

Yerba mate does contain the stimulants caffeine and theobromine (also found in chocolate). Coffee contains about 85 milligrams of caffeine per 5 ounce cup, and yerba mate has slightly less at about 78 milligrams.

Yerba mate also contains anti-inflammatory saponins, chlorophyll, and potent antioxidants.

The Benefits of Yerba Mate

This tasty drink has some surprising health benefits!

Antioxidant Rich

Yerba mate protects DNA from free radical damage and has a high antioxidant capacity. It’s been shown to help protect against breast and colon cancers and has anti-tumor properties. One study found that those who consumed the most yerba mate tea, were least likely to have breast cancer, even when other factors like antioxidant consumption from other sources were accounted for.

Heart Healthy

Yerba mate not only protects against cellular damage but also protects the heart. This tea benefits the entire cardiovascular system. It works in part by dilating the blood vessels for better circulation.

Brain Boosting

Yerba mate stimulates the central nervous system to bring about both energy and focus. The tea protects the brain, improves memory, helps reduce depression, and can even help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Yerba mate was even shown in one study to reduce the amount and length of epileptic seizures, while reducing oxidative damage in the brain.

Yerba mate drinkers can also improve hypothalamus function, a part of the brain that produces and regulates hormones in the body.

Anti-inflammatory

When sugar is consumed, a process called glycation happens. Glycation causes damage to the body’s proteins, which can result in inflammatory diseases like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and dementia.

Yerba mate tea has potent anti-glycation actions. One study found it prevented glycation formation by a whopping 83%. This isn’t a free license to eat a bunch of sugary treats, but yerba mate can help prevent damage from the fructose found in fruit and other sources.

Weight-Loss Friendly

Yerba mate has long been used for weight loss, and studies have shown it prevents body weight gain and reduces total body fat. It helps the body more efficiently burn fat and curbs the appetite for a feeling of satiety.

Even more impressive, yerba mate also inhibited visceral fat, the kind that collects along the waistline and abdominals. Visceral fat can surround vital organs like the liver and heart, and can contribute to heart disease, diabetes and other serious issues.

Protects Against Diabetes

Not only does yerba mate reduce potentially diabetes causing visceral fat, but it also improves insulin levels.

In one study diabetics and pre-diabetics drank yerba mate, and some of them made diet changes. Blood glucose levels improved across the board for all groups, but even more so for those who tried to eat healthier. The “healthy” diet they adopted followed food pyramid guidelines and was low in healthy saturated fats, so maybe if they ate a traditional foods diet they would have had even better results.

Liver Lovin’

Yerba mate works in much the same way to protect the liver. It helps to reduce oxidative damage to the liver’s cells. It also helps protect the liver against fatty liver disease and pancreatitis by balancing triglyceride levels.

The Darker Side of Yerba Mate

There are a few things to be aware of before switching ditching the coffee for a yerba mate, however.

Yerba mate contains something called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These hydrocarbons are the same cancer-causing compounds found in tobacco and charred foods.

Depending on growing conditions, yerba mate can also contain varying levels of heavy metals like aluminum and lead.

To put this in perspective though, the average lead concentration in yerba mate tea is less than half of what the EPA considers safe for drinking water. Green tea, coffee, and even fruits and vegetables also contain varying amounts of heavy metals in them, since it’s naturally abundant in soil.

And while yerba mate tea does contain low levels of certain carcinogens, it’s also very high in cancer-fighting antioxidants.

How to Prepare Yerba Mate Tea

Traditionally, yerba mate tea leaves are brewed in hollowed out gourds and sipped through bombillas, a metal straw with a strainer at the bottom. The gourd is passed around and the water refilled up to 20 times. The traditional recipe results in a very strong beverage, as the gourd is packed with leaves.

But never fear, gourds not required! You can make yerba mate at home in a French press, coffee pot, or with a simple household strainer.

Generally, for every 1 cup of water use a heaping 1 teaspoon of ground yerba mate.

To make yerba mate tea in a coffee pot, use 4 TBSP of the leaves for a 12-cup coffee pot and brew as usual.

If using a French press, add yerba mate tea to the press, then pour very hot but not boiling water over it. Let this steep for 3-8 minutes, depending on preference.

If using a strainer, add the yerba mate to a pot of very hot water, cover, and let steep for 3-8 minutes. Use a fine mesh strainer to filter out the leaves and pour into a cup.

Yerba mate tea can be enjoyed with a little raw cream or milk. It can also be sweetened with maple syrup, raw honey, or stevia if desired. You can even serve it cold, traditionally called tereré.

Are you a yerba mate tea drinker? Do you think you’ll start now after learning the benefits?

Sources:

Santos E. C. et al. (2015). Anxiolytic-Like, Stimulant And Neuroprotective Effects Of Ilex Paraguariensis Extracts In Mice. Neuroscience, 292, 13-21.

Conceição, E., Kaezer et al. (2017). Effects of Ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate) on the hypothalamic signalling of insulin and leptin and liver dysfunction in adult rats overfed during lactation. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 8(1), 123-132.

Arçari, D. P. et al. (2012). Antiobesity Effects of yerba maté Extract (Ilex paraguariensis) in High?fat Diet–induced Obese Mice. Obesity, 17 (12), 2127-33.

Branco Cdos S. et al. (2013). Anticonvulsant, neuroprotective and behavioral effects of organic and conventional yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil.) on pentylenetetrazol-induced seizures in Wistar rats. Brain Research Bulletin, 92, 60-68.

Alkhatib, A. (1970). Yerba Maté (Illex Paraguariensis) ingestion augments fat oxidation and energy expenditure during exercise at various submaximal intensities. Nutrition and Metabolism 11, 42.

“Mate Gourd Ceremony.” www.Guayaki.com. (Yerba Mate Brand).

Source: https://wellnessmama.com/157109/yerba-mate-tea/

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helluvasinsxhazbinoverlords · 8 months

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Alcoholism. Amnesia. Anxiety. Appetite Loss. Binge Eating. Co-Dependence. Cynicism. Defensiveness. Denial. Depersonalization. Depression. Derealization. Devaluation. Displacement. Dissociation. Drug Abuse. Dysphoria. Emotional Detachment. Flashbacks. Flat Affect. Guilt. Hallucinations. Hypersomnia. Hypervigilance. Hypochondria. Idealization. Insomnia. Intellectualization. Introjection. Isolation. Low Self Esteem. Narcissism. Night Terrors. Obsessive Compulsion. Overeating. Panic Attacks. Passive Aggression. Paranoia. Phobias. Projection. Psychosis. Rationalization. Regression. Repression. Restrictive Eating. Risky Sex. Self-Harm. Somatization. Splitting. Sublimation. Suicidal Ideation. Sleepwalking. Suppression. Thousand Yard Stare. Triggers. Trust Issues. Violence. Whiplash. Temper.

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howellrichard · 6 years

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10 Recipe Boosters: Simple Ingredients to Supercharge Your Meals

Hiya Gorgeous!

When I coach people on adopting a healthier lifestyle (especially during Crazy Sexy You, my 21-day total wellness program), one of my most important pieces of advice is this:

Add before you subtract.

Why? Because we’re trained to think that getting healthy is about deprivation—about taking away. But it doesn’t have to be that way! True, sustainable health is about abundance. It’s about crowding out the stuff that doesn’t serve you with vibrant stuff that brings you joy and fulfillment.

Plus, there’s nothing quite like feeling caged in to strip you of your motivation. Adding rather than subtracting makes you feel nourished and inspired to continue your healthy journey.

That’s why I’m so excited about today’s blog post! We’ve searched high and low to create this list of 10 nutrient-dense foods that are versatile, easy to find and add tons of health-giving goodness to the meals you love.

I even created a handy, downloadable 10 Recipe Boosters Cheat Sheet for you! It’s got everything you need to make these amazing ingredients part of your routine. You’ll get:

Tips to help you stock your fridge, freezer and pantry with these awesome boosters, what to look for at the grocery store and some of the brands I love.

Ideas for easy ways to add these ingredients to the meals you already love AND suggested serving sizes.

Three delicious, simple recipes from Crazy Sexy You to give you a taste of how easy and delicious it can be to nourish your body with nutrient-dense foods.

Alright, let’s dive in!

10 Nutrient-Dense Foods to Supercharge Your Meals

1. Hemp Seeds

The hemp plant has been used for centuries for fuel, paper, cloth and rope, but it wasn’t until more recently that its seeds became popular at mealtime! Not only do they have a subtle, nutty flavor that works well in almost any dish, they also pack a whole lotta nutritional goodness into a very small package. In fact, these little seeds (which are technically nuts!) are more nutrient-dense than any other edible seed.

Here’s why they’re such a good ingredient to add to your favorite meals: Hemp seeds are a complete protein, which means that they have all 9 essential amino acids our bodies need. Plus, they boast 10 g of protein per ounce and no cholesterol or saturated fat, making them much kinder for your body (animals and the planet, too!) than meat. Hemp seeds are also rich in omega-3 and omega-6 essential fats, which are great for your heart and nervous system.

When it comes to incorporating them into your meals, hemp seeds are just as versatile as the plant they come from. Add them to baked goods, smoothies, protein bars, soups, and salads for strong cells, healthy muscles, skin and bones, and a top-notch immune system. Or try them blended with water to make a scrumptious nondairy milk, pressed into a soy-free tofu or as a tasty nondairy parmesan (I’ve included an easy recipe in your 10 Recipe Boosters Cheat Sheet)!

2. Matcha Green Tea

The word “Matcha” comes from the Japanese word matsu (meaning “to rub”) and the Mandarin Chinese word cha (meaning “tea”), and generally refers to the powder made from grinding green tea leaves. It has an earthy, vegetal flavor with a mildly sweet aftertaste.

This bright green powder has quite the history. It’s been combined with hot water to make a popular beverage as far back as the 7th century during the Tang Dynasty in China. At the time, tea leaves were steamed and formed into bricks for easier transport and trade. The bricks were later roasted and pulverized to make a powder that was combined with water and salt to drink.

The concentration of the green tea antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (kind of a tongue twister—let’s go with EGCG!) is 137 times greater in matcha green tea than brewed green tea (study). EGCG helps prevent cell damage, which protects the brain from aging, supports heart health and boosts your immune system. Compounds in matcha green tea may also help elevate mood, improve concentration, speed up the metabolism and relieve anxiety all at the same time. Hot damn!

Fun fact: Matcha green tea is also great for your skin. Discover its skin-lovin’ super powers in this article by Crazy Sexy Beauty Editor Danielle Shine!

As you can see, matcha green tea is more than just your standard hot sip—try adding it to smoothies, green juices, energy bites, baked goods and homemade granola bars.

3. Dark Leafy Greens

It’s not news that leafy greens are some of the most nutrient-dense foods out there, but did you know that many of them are also mild in flavor and can sneak into smoothies, soups and grain dishes with little notice?

Leafy greens are full of cancer-fighting antioxidants, iron and other health-giving nutrients. Spinach is essentially tasteless in smoothies and just 1 tightly packed cup per day provides enough lutein to help promote eye health—potentially reducing the progression of macular degeneration and preventing cataract surgery (study). The average American only gets about one-sixth the amount of lutein needed to promote eye health each day—let’s change that!

Kale is another great source of lutein. It also contains highly absorbable calcium and iron (more iron per ounce than red meat!) for strong bones, muscles and healthy blood. Kale yeah, am I right?

Add green leafies to any smoothie recipe, or chop ‘em up and use in salads, soups and grain dishes. Strive for at least 1 cup a day to start reaping the benefits these veggie heros have to offer!

4. Avocados

Other than being out-of-this world creamy, super satisfying and the perfect addition almost any salad, toast or dip, avocados also happen to be superstar health boosters! They’re loaded with monounsaturated fats, which are essential to heart health and have also been associated with healthier body weight.

Despite having a higher fat content and calorie count than other fruits, studies have shown that people who eat more avocados have faster metabolisms, slimmer waists, less belly fat and better long-term health than non-avocado eaters (study).

Avocados make a creamy pesto sauce, chocolate pudding (check out the amazing Crazy Sexy You I included in the 10 Recipe Boosters Cheat Sheet!), raw mousse pie and can easily sneak into smoothies. Eat a half of a medium avocado each day to boost your health and well-being!

Download your free 10 Recipe Boosters Cheat Sheet:

5. Canned Pumpkin

Cooked, pureed pumpkin (found canned or occasionally in the freezer section of your grocery store) is one of my favorite nutrient-dense foods because it’s a rich source of both beta- and alpha-carotene. In fact, it’s even more jam-packed with ‘em than carrots and sweet potatoes!

Not only are the carotenoids good for your vision and immune system, but research has shown that consuming them from food sources (rather than supplements) helps protect us from cancer—particularly when it comes to preventing breast cancer recurrence (study). Plus, cooking actually increases the potency of the carotenoids, which makes canned pumpkin the ultimate easy recipe booster.

Keep in mind: While you can make your own pumpkin puree by cooking and blending the flesh of your Halloween jack-o’-lantern, that variety has thinner flesh, more water and is less nutrient-dense than the smaller pie pumpkins (sometimes called cooking pumpkins).

Stock up on organic pumpkin in BPA-free cans during Thanksgiving (many stores only stock it seasonally!) to add to baked dishes, risottos, soups, chilis, smoothies and even hummus year-round.

6. Acai Berries

Pronounced “ah-sigh-ee,” these popular grape-sized berries grow on palm trees in the rainforests of Central and South America where they’ve been a dietary staple for centuries. They have a tough, dark purple skin and yellow flesh, and are traditionally soaked to soften up the skin then mashed into a yummy purple pulp.

Acai berries are mild in flavor and are often described as tasting like a cross between unsweetened chocolate and blackberries. They’re higher in antioxidants than ANY other berry—yup, you heard that right! They’re also being researched for their ability to lower bad LDL cholesterol (pilot study), improve athletic performance (pilot study) and protect the brain from damage as we age (study). When it comes to stocking your kitchen with nutrient-dense foods, these purple powerhouses are an absolute must-have.

Acai berries are available as a flash-frozen pulp or in dried powder form to add to oatmeals, smoothies, puddings and energy bites. You might have even noticed acai bowls piled high with fruit, coconut shavings, granola and other delish toppings at your favorite smoothie spot—yum!

7. Almond Flour

Almond flour is made by blanching almonds, removing the outer coating and then processing them into a fine flour. If you like macaroons, you like almond flour!

Almond flour is different from almond meal, which is simply ground up whole almonds. Almond flour is gluten-free, low in carbohydrates, rich in protein and fiber, and can replace other flours in baked goods to make them more balanced and nutritious. It adds a mild, nutty flavor to recipes and also makes them more satisfying because of the protein boost.

Use almond flour to dial up the nutritional impact of any baked recipe, including muffins, cakes, pancakes, cobblers or crumbles. See my Recipe Substitution Guide for helpful deets on subbing for regular or all-purpose flour in baked goods.

Did you know that these 10 simple ingredients can supercharge the meals you already love? Find out how to make your fave foods even healthier (and grab your free cheat sheet)!

8. Edamame Beans

Edamame beans are whole, immature green soybeans that are loaded with complete protein and omega-3 fats for your heart and brain. These babies are also easier to digest than most other legumes because they contain different oligosaccharides, which are the indigestible compounds that make you toot!

Edamame beans are one of the healthiest forms of soy because they’re in their natural state, meaning their nutritional content hasn’t been diminished by processing. Although processed soy foods have been scrutinized for potentially having negative health effects, countless research studies have confirmed that unprocessed soy is responsible for lowering cancer risk—especially breast cancer and prostate cancer—and may also improve cancer survival (study).

Edamame beans can be eaten hot or cold, added to stir-fries, salads, eaten as is out of the pod with sea salt, or even mashed into guacamole for a protein-rich dip.

9. Cacao

Raw cacao is made from cacao beans that are cold-pressed. It’s native to the tropical regions of Central and South America where it’s traditionally consumed as a bitter, frothy beverage. Cacao beans can be roasted and made into cocoa, which is then turned into one of the most craved foods on the planet… chocolate!

Cacao is most widely available as an unsweetened powder and as semi-sweet nibs. It’s one of the richest plant sources of iron (up there with dark leafies!) and is incredibly high in magnesium, which is essential for heart health and healthy blood pressure. Magnesium also helps relax the body, can help resolve insomnia, and may help elevate your mood and fight depression (study).

Cacao powder has a similar flavor to cocoa powder and can be used in its place in any recipe (such as smoothies, desserts, chia pudding and chocolate milk).

10. Buckwheat

Buckwheat, originally grown in Southeast Asia, is a grain-like seed (yup, that means it’s gluten-free!) that’s been grown and harvested for over 5,000 years. Until the 1970s, the majority of buckwheat grown in the United States was for animal feed. But as soon as the demand for wheat-free cereals and noodles increased, buckwheat crops became dedicated for human consumption.

Buckwheat is processed into flour, groats, noodles (Ever wondered what soba noodles were made of? Buckwheat flour!), and even tea. Buckwheat is starchy and mainly composed of carbohydrates, but the carbs are slow to digest, making it a great choice for people with diabetes. Buckwheat is also higher in fiber, vitamins and minerals than brown rice and other whole grains. Plus, it’s much lower in phytates than other whole grains, which means that your body can better absorb all of the awesome minerals it contains!

Eating whole grains has been shown to help manage weight, lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and breast cancer, improve digestion, and increase lifespan (check out my blog here for more info on the magic of whole grains). Enjoy buckwheat in place of other whole grains for a hearty dose of nutrition!

Remember: One of the keys to a healthier, more abundant life is adding before you subtract. If you’ve been thinking that it’s time to kick-start better eating habits, go after your health goals or simply add a little more plant-powered goodness to your world, trying out some of these recipe boosters is the perfect place to start.

Your turn: Which one of these nutrient-dense foods will you add to your next meal?! Let me know in the comments below!

Peace and bodacious boosters,

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Let’s be honest. I can come up with an excuse to not do just about everything. As I get older and hold myself accountable for more and more things, I realize some things just need to get done. For example:

GETTING YOUR GREENS.

I am a carb lovin’ girl till I die and if I could live off of potatoes and pasta, I would… well I practically do. And adding a side salad doesn’t exactly excite me, but I found something that does! This juice is super simple and sOoOoOo tasty.

And you can’t use the excuse that you don’t have a juicer, because neither do I! They’re expensive and hard to clean and Lord knows, I ain’t got time for that. I use my vitamix! (And while these are also pricey, you can get a lot more use out of them then just making juice.) You will need a high-speed blender as other blenders won’t give the same smooth consistency.

Of course, this method will work for anything you’re trying to juice–

Oranges

Grapefruit

Apples, etc.

If green juices are normally too earthy for you then this one will be a perfect! Or any juice with spinach as the main green, because spinach is the most neutral tasting, you won’t even know it’s there.

As far as getting a nice smooth consistency, you’re going to need either a cheese cloth or nut milk bag. I bought these ones off amazon that I love because they also double as produce bags that I take to the grocery store to cut down on plastic waste.

There are endless benefits to drinking your greenies but a few of my favorites are:

Glowing skin and stronger nails

All-day energy

Improved gut health

Detoxifies and alkalizes the body

and a Healthy immune system!

Speaking of improved gut health, when it comes to skin issues, the gut is often overlooked. Your skin being your largest–and most visible– organ, we can often look to it for an idea of what is going on inside our bodies. Our gut is responsible for absorbing nutrients for growth and repair, as well as ridding our bodies of harmful bacteria. When the healthy bacteria levels of the gut are off-balance the body can’t absorb the nutrients we are feeding it. If your body is not absorbing enough healthy fat and protein, it can leave your skin feeling dry and dull or even lead to eczema. And if the body can’t absorb the good stuff to get rid of the bad stuff… well, I think you get the idea.

Let’s get juicin’!

Easy Green Juice

2 C spinach

5-6 baby cucumbers or 2 large ones

4-5 gala apples

Roughly chop apples and cucumbers so the blender can easily break them down, discarding of the apple cores. Blend until very smooth. If your blender is having a hard time, use the tamper to push ingredients down into the blade.

Add spinach and blend again until smooth.

In batches, pour your smoothie mix into a clean nut milk bag over a bowl and squeeze out the juice. Be patient with this, you want to get out as much of the juice as possible!

Refrigerate and enjoy! This will keep for 4-5 days.

I encourage you all to try your own mix of fruits and veggies! Let me know your favorite combos 🙂

Until next time,

Hanna

Easy green juice without a juicer! Let's be honest. I can come up with an excuse to not do just about everything. As I get older and hold myself accountable for more and more things, I realize some things just need to get done.

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