Health Cube [#1] {Vitamin A}
A new feature at Silvercublogger! Health Cube will be articles discussing health. I thought it would be a great idea to go through all of the vitamins and minerals, one at a time. I take vitamins every day, so I’ll be learning too. Here we go!
Vitamin A, also called retinol, helps your eyes adjust to light changes when you come in from outside and also helps keep your eyes, skin and mucous membranes moist. Vitamin A mostly comes from animal foods, but some plant-based foods supply beta-carotene, which your body then converts into Vitamin A. It also has antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals in the body that cause tissue and cellular damage.
Early information from scientific studies suggests that beta-carotene might help people who already have Coronary 
Artery Disease (CAD). The American Heart Association doesn’t recommend taking supplements of beta-carotene until more is known, however.
Some people take mega-doses of fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin,meaning stored in the fat tissues of the body for a few days to up to six months. If you get too much of a fat-soluble vitamin, it can be stored in your liver and may sometimes cause health problems) which can lead to toxicity.
Eating a normal diet of foods rich in these vitamins won’t cause a problem. Remember, you only need small amounts of any vitamin. In the case of vitamin A, over-consumption has been linked with an increased risk of fractures in postmenopausal women.
Some health problems can make it hard for a person’s body to absorb these vitamins. If you have a chronic health condition, ask your doctor about whether your vitamin absorption will be affected.
What’s Cooking Cube? [#5] {Summer Baking!}
I’ve been spending a bit of time making cakes and cupcakes during summer break, and it’s never been easier thanks to Duncan Hines. They have so many interesting recipes on their website.
One of the cakes I recently made, the carrot cake, was quick and easy requiring only 3 ingredients. It came out really well and it was gone by the next day. Probably would have tasted even better with icing but I’m trying to cut down on the sugar, lol.
It was definitely a moist and tasty cake. The carrots and raisins turned out pretty well, and were not too dry. I would definitely get this cake mix again (and just did today!). Try it out sometime even if the thought of carrot cake sounds gross, you just might like it!
The second mix I made was a whole grain chocolate chip muffin mix. These were also easy to make, but I don’t know if I would get them again as they had a weird aftertaste to them. Could be the whole grain flavor I suppose, not quite sure. Still, it’s nice to have something fresh and homemade. : )
The Circle of Life [#10] {You’re Unique}
The world can be very depressing! Here’s a little tip to help you make yourself a little more happy.
Nancy E. Krulik writes: “Do you like yourself? You should! You’re a one-of-a-kind special person – full of promise and possibilities.
So every morning, before you go off to face the world, look in the mirror and say, “I like myself!”
Watch your face as you say those words. A smile is sure to spread. In fact, it’s practically impossible to say “I like myself’ with a frown.”
The Circle of Life [#9] {Like Yourself}
For those unfamiliar with the Circle of Life series, these articles are about personal advice to help make life less stressful. They are all taken from Nancy E Krulik’s book “Don’t Stress!” which I received in 4th grade (a long time ago).
One of the more prominent issues that stands out in society to me is that many individuals don’t like some things about themselves and it causes a variety of issues – from depression, anti-social behavior, or even worse, suicide.
Nancy E. Krulik writes: Imagine waking up every morning and discovering a list of all the things that make you great. Well, don’t just imagine it… do it! Make a list of all the things you do well: Maybe you’re a good friend, amazing at tennis, and helpful around the house. Be sure to list every single one of your most wonderful attributes. Then hang the list on your wall. And be sure to read it every morning before you leave your room to start the day.
If you or anyone you know might be contemplating on suicide, please feel free to contact me anytime. Your life is precious… there is only one you. No one can replace the void if you were to leave this world.
Until next time, peace and love. Together we can change this world.. just a smile can help.
The Circle of Life [#8] {Grades}
As a full-time college student, grades are something that are brought up every now and then. I was one of four students in the Men’s Division to make the Dean’s List last semester. While an A in a class would be nice, sometimes it’s not going to happen. Here’s some thoughts from Nancy E. Krulik on grades:
It’s Just A Letter… Why Grades Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Let’s face it. It would be nice to pick up your report card and see a list of A’s staring back at you. But it doesn’t always happen that way.
And sometimes getting less than an A can be pretty disappointed. The truth is, people put far too much emphasis on grades. School isn’t for acquiring high averages. It’s about learning. School is a place where you prepare for life. And just because you are not a great test taker, or raising your hand in class makes you nervous, doesn’t mean you don’t have a huge store of knowledge in your hand – knowledge that is sure to come in handy someday.
More important than what your grades say is what your heart says. Do you go to school each day eager to gather new information? Do you try your hardest to study, pay attention, and do the work? Are you satisfied with your work? If you can answer yes to those questions, then you’ve got a 4.0 average where it really counts.
The Circle of Life [#7]
It’s only been four months since I last wrote an article for this feature.
Basically, these articles are about personal advice to help make life less stressful. They are all taken from Nancy E Krulik’s book “Don’t Stress!” which I received in 4th grade (a long time ago).
I thought it would be great to discuss about making mistakes. There is an article that touches well on it:
Don’t let history repeat itself.
No matter how many ways you find to avoid them, some problems do hit you head-on. And sometimes you will make mistakes in how you handle them. The key is to learn from your mistakes and vow not to make the same errors again. That way, as you deal with the consequences of your blunder, you can keep saying to yourself, “At least when this is all over, I’ll never have to go through that again.” Learn from your mistakes! : )
As for me, I certainly have made some mistakes in the past, and learned from all of them. Most of the time I take extra steps to make sure it does not happen again. Problem is, sometimes it has to do with people’s personalities and it is a bit harder to deal with. It’s something I have to work on.
The Circle of Life [#6]
It’s been a long time since I last wrote an article for this column, but I have not forgotten it!
Basically, these articles are about personal advice to help make life less stressful. They are all taken from Nancy E Krulik’s book “Don’t Stress!” which I received in 4th grade (a long time ago).
This issue I thought it would be nice to deal with problems that arise down our path(s) in life. Have you ever been faced with dealing with a situation, and then perhaps looking back realizing you could have dealt with the problem in another way? I certainly have.
Take a look at what she writes:
We’ll return to our show after this commercial message.
Whenever you come face-to-face with what seems like a really bad situation, it’s time to give yourself a new job: TV writer. Most TV character solve their problems in a matter of thirty minutes (twenty-two if you don’t count the commercials!)
TV writers often come up with alternative endings for their shows. Write down all the different ways you can handle your problem. Some of your solutions will lead you into more stressful situations. But others will show you that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. That’s the direction you’ll want to follow : )
So for me, would writing things down first and contemplating what to do work? I certainly have tried it a few times, and it’s worth writing down my options so I can thoroughly contemplate on what to do.
Good luck!
What’s Cookin’ Cube? [#4] Ice Cream!
Awhile back I posted about purchasing an ice cream machine. Well, finally over the weekend my Mom and I made some chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream using a recipe from the Food Network. Big mistake.
First off, the machine we got was meant for bigger portions, and being that this was our first time ever using it, we thought using a recipe from the Food Network would be okay – since there was no recipe on how to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream in the manual that came with the ice cream machine. Other recipes were in the manual though – such as Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, and several others. But I wanted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream!
So we started making the ice cream at 4:30pm on Sunday. First we made the cookie dough (which did not take very long) and then we put it in the fridge. Next we made the ice cream base by heating milk and creamer (which was a mistake, a we should have used whipped cream as the manual lists this ingredient in all their recipes but not in Food Network’s recipe we used.
So we heat up the liquids, add in 9 egg yolks. Afterwards, pour liquid into can.Refrigerate for 3 hours. Then we took out the can, put the motor on top, and turned it on. We had to add ice cubes and rock salt in layers. Let it spin for about 40 minutes.
After the process we put it in the freezer. Then we took it out and added the cookie dough. But of course, the texture of the ice cream was not good since we did not use whipped cream. So in the end, we get kind of an icy ice cream. And did I mention not much? This recipe only has about 8 servings!
We had leftover cookie dough, so we made cookies – which were awesome since it was the first time I had made them with butter. So good! So in the end, we got one thing done yummy – some cookies. Next week, hopefully, we will try again next week using whipped cream and probably a different recipe. But I’ll save the cookie dough part. I loved the cookies! : )
Bottom Line: The machine seems to be alright once we get the recipe down. I did not have much trouble with the machine, it was mainly just the recipe. I’ll post another article in the future letting everyone know how the second go-around went with using whipped cream. Total time spent on making ice cream: 2 hours. The rest was just waiting while things were being chilled, frozen, or churned.
HappyCube [#10] Project Runway Special
Hi! Welcome to our 10th article of HappyCube.
Last time Alicia (Happy) and I (Cube) talked about designing a game. This edition is a special question that asks us the following:
On the hit TV show Project Runway – Season 5, at this time of writing, what are your favorite moments of this season, as well as your top four favorite designers; and who do you think the winning designer will be?
Currently, at this moment, 6 episodes have aired on Bravo TV, so my responses are based on that. My favorite moments of this season so far was when Natalie Portman and Chris appeared on the show, which were both nice wonderful surprises.
I also really enjoyed seeing what the designers came up with from the first challenge – the “cup dress” was a very memorable outfit which Daniel designed. anyone that could make a dress using plastic cups certainly gets a “thumbs up” in my book.
My top four favorite designers are:
Kenley – her outfits have always been very unique and well designed.
Plus her personality is great, and always seems to have a cheerful personality which would mean working with her would not be too difficult.
Joe is great because he is the All-American guy.
His designs are great – especially the Olympic outfit which really stood out.
He has a very creative mind and I hope he goes far in this competition.
Terri is amazing because her designs are very versatile.
Her dress from the New York streets challenge really impressed me by taking a graffitti picture and making an urban outfit from it. She has really good taste and has been very consistent.
Last but not least is Leanne, she knows how to make beautiful skirts
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especially the black one from the New York street challenge. It looked extremely well done.
She has a very quiet personality which makes her a little forgettable, but her dresses leave a long lasting impression.
Honorable mentions go to Daniel, Kelli and Emily – unfortunately the two girls are no longer in the competition, and Daniel got eliminated last episode too. I think Blayne and Keith should be the ones out of the competition instead of those two – their designs in my eyes are not too tasteful.
So who do I think will win the season? I’m not quite sure, but as long as Heidi Klum tells Blayne “Auf Wiedersehen” soon, I’ll be happy. I think Joe just might win this competition. So I’ll go with Joe.
Joe’s Olympic outfit.
He seems to have good tastes, and I would love too see him make some outfits after the show is over. It was a tough call to choose who I think would win, as their are quite a few talented desigeners, especially Korto, who has been quietly progressing through the competition.
Let’s stay tuned to find out – Project Runway airs Wednesdays at 9pm EST on Bravo, and if you missed it, you can watch it again Thursday at 9pm EST. Check Yahoo’s listings for additional times.
Too see what Alicia (Happy) wrote about these topics, please click here.
The HappyCube [#9] Creating A Game
Hello! Welcome to another HappyCube installment, and if you don’t know by now what it is, you are living on planet Emo World.
Last time, we discussed about living in different time periods. For this article, we came up with:
If you could create a video game, what would it be like?
Well, if I could create a video game, it would have different elements in the game to keep a gamer interested. Most video games that we play are of one genre, be it a shooter, sports, or puzzle game. What if I combined many of the genres into one?
First, I would have to think of the characters. I would definitely want the ability to create your own. Afterwards, I would enable the player to determine what kind of skills they would like to have – be it athletic, intelligent, etc.
The game would take a place in a environment that is different from most games.The tired “dark settings” would not be seen here. Perhaps a modern environment, in a peaceful state like Hawaii, or during a snowy day in Alaska.
It would not be open – ended, but instead mission based filled with many activities to do, such as exploring, shooting practices, puzzle games, music dance offs – the list goes on.
Every place you visited would be memorable, and furthermore you would also have a place to live as well. Whether it be an apartment, or just in a motel room, or even a trailer park, you would have the option to customize your living area, and when you want to move, would be able to bring the stuff you like with you, or sell it.
I would also make the game educational, teaching gamers about other cultures. Equality would be a part of it and no major violence would be in this game. I would make it an Xbox 360 game, utilizing Xbox Live, and have up to 25 players per room. Online, gamers would go on missions together, solving puzzles together, and helping one another in the game. It would be a bit more open ended online, different from the single player experience.
A screenshot from the movie A Scanner Darkly
I would definitely try and make the visual style of anime characteristics, sort of like in the movie of A Scanner Darkly, but a bit more exaggerated.
Last but not least, the name for this game would be:
Dreams of Reality.
To see what my friend Alicia, (aka Happy) wrote, click here.
If you could create a video game, what it would be like?
The HappyCube [#8] |”Time Cube”|
Hi! Welcome to another addition of HappyCube, which involves my friend Alicia (Happy) and I (Cube) discussing about a suggested topic. Last time we talked about creating our own DDR game. Today’s topic is:
If you could live in any time period, which years would you pick, and why?
For this interesting choice, I decided I would rather live in the old days. Like the way old days – going back in time. I would want to live in the time when the Bible was given to the Jewish people so I would know if it is true or not. The life I live is based on us receiving it, and I would loved to have experienced it so I would know my faith is true.
I would miss many things if I lived in those days (which was about 1313 BCE.) I would miss cold drinks, Slurpees, Ice Cream, Video Games, Television – but life back then was much simpler.
I would certainly miss my friends that I have now, but I have a feeling that I would see them no matter what lifetime I lived in. If I had my friends with me during that time period, it would pretty nice. We could talk and go riding on animals around places – plus eat that elusive ‘Mana’ which was food that fell from the sky that tasted like anything we wanted it to.
If I lived in that time period life would not be so hard, as the amount of options available were much more limited back then. I forsee that as time progresses into the future, society will become worse… so I would rather live in the older days than newer. But for now, I will settle for the present time, as that’s what I was born into and this is my life to figure out : )
To see what my friend Alicia has to say about which time period she would live in, please click here.
Cube Memoirs [#5] -=Chemical Ignorance=-
When I was 12, roughly 8 years ago, I woke up in the morning just like usual. I put on my clothes, ate breakfast, washed my face, brushed my teeth, and went off to school. Things seemed normal until I felt something.
Something creeping up my entire body, becoming very tingly..
I felt it in my leg first, so I lifted up my pant leg and started scratching the tingly sensation which was itchy. I was wondering why I was itching so I decided to take a look at my leg. What I saw made me in shock.
Hundred of tiny bumps were on my legs, and I could see them spreading. I was panicked to an extreme state, and was scared to death.
My brother was nearby, so I quickly rushed over to him, explaining what I discovered. He told me to go home and get it checked out. I quickly told the supervisor that I was leaving and I ran home – (as it was only a few minutes away). While I was running, my legs felt so bizarre. They felt like itchy marshmallows. My entire body had this feeling.
I burst through the door, out of breath. I told the mother who was taking care of me at the time to look at
my leg. She immediately looked, and her eyes widened. It almost seemed like they were going to explode out of her eye sockets. She told me to take a hot bath while she prepares to go out shopping. Shopping for medicine.
She already knew what I had. Hives.
Or at least that is what I was told I had.
When she came back, I got out of the bathtub. My body felt better.
I asked her, how did I get this?
She responded that she had switched chemical detergents, and you had a reaction to it.
I was happy she had an answer, and the medication, Benadryl, had a nice drowsy effect which deemed me unsuitable to be in school for a little while. Which was fine with me, since I despised the school I was in that year – dreadful 7th grade.
The detergent scared me. Chemicals scared me. Do we need them anyways? Just last night, my father did laundry and the clothes that came out of the dryer were still damp, yet he gave them to me anyways. It had that nice chemical smell, and all of the clothes felt weird on my body. Especially my pillow sheet. It was not just the smell, but the chemicals. It makes them feel weird on me. You can take a n undershirt, put it in water, and I will be fine wearing it.
If we don’t drink detergent, why do we use it on our clothes? We are wearing chemicals!
I’m going today to Whole Foods Market to get some organic detergent. That will make me feel better. Why?
Because I switched to organic shampoo a few months ago, and it has made me feel better.
People, stop using chemicals, and start using organic products. What you use does affect you, even if you do not eat it.
The HappyCube [#7]
Hello! Welcome to another installment of The HappyCube, where MasterKitty (Happy) and I (Cube) come up with a topic and discuss about it.
Last time we expressed our opinions on what our most challenging video game was.
For this addition of HappyCube, it was suggested we discuss on:
If you could make a Dance Dance Revolution game, what would it be like?
If I could make a DDR game, I would make it for Xbox 360. I would first focus on getting many songs included in the game, my personal favorites, along with some new music tracks. I would then make sure that there would be hundred of additional songs you can purchase through the Xbox Live Marketplace.
Secondly, I would spend a lot of time working on the multiplayer features, increasing the online lobbies to more than four people, and have more game modes to choose from. I would make sure you can change the speed of the arrows and see the information on each song (difficulty and BPM) when online. I would try and create a mini DDR MMORPG, where players can create a dancer and visit places across the world, embarking on a story line and deciding how to live in the DDR world.
Offline game modes would include a better Workout Mode, which would track almost anything, along with a unlock system which enabled you to get songs by having money you made while playing the offline Quest Mode, which would be similar to the online MMORPG mode.
I would not create a Challenge Mode, as most people who play DDR do not enjoy it so much. Also, if allowed, I would try to enable that you could import any music into your Xbox 360 to be used in DDR. I would also make sure the game would not take a long time to load, and work on making sure the game would not freeze.
I would also have a Karaoke DDR Mode, where players can sing to DDR songs as well. That would be an awesome addition. This would be an online mode as well.
Perhaps some of these ideas might become reality some day.
To see what MasterKitty wrote, please click here.
The Circle of Life [#5]
School.
Looking back, was it not aggravating when you did not get the grade you wanted?
Here is a tiny article for parents and students everywhere.
Nancy E. Krulik writes:
It’s just a letter… why grades don’t tell the whole story.
Let’s face it. It would be nice to pick up your report card and see a list of A’s staring back at you. But it doesn’t always happen that way. And sometimes getting less than an A can be pretty disappointing.
The truth is, people put far too much emphasis on grades. School isn’t for acquiring high averages. It’s about learning. School is a place where you prepare for life as a grown-up. And just because you are not a great test taker, or raising your hand in class makes you nervous, doesn’t mean you don’t have a huge store of knowledge in your head – knowledge that is sure to come in handy someday.
More important than what your grades say is what your heart says. Do you go to school each day eager to gather new information? Do you try your hardest to study, pay attention, and do the work? Are you satisfied with your work? If you can answer yes to those questions, then you’ve got a 4.0 average where it really counts.
The HappyCube [#6]
It is HappyCube time! Where my friend MasterKitty (Happy) and I (Cube) respond to a topic.
Last time we discussed making our own Halo 3 Map, which was tons of fun. This week’s topic is:
What is the most challenging game you have ever played, and why? Also – has there ever been a game that you would not give up on because you knew you could complete it?
The most challenging game I have ever played is:
Why?
Well it was my first time ever playing a game of this genre.
A genre that has a limited amount of bullets, frustrating controls, and a hard difficulty right from the start. Instead of the usual “guns blazing right in the door” strategy, I realized I could not do that because I would die. I had to use the shadows as much as possible, and try to find out where in the world I had to go next through the level. Not once did I use a walkthrough or FAQ for this game.
I don’t think I got very good at this game, because I died many times. But I did not give up and I kept on persisting. I spent many hours on this game, and eventually I got a little bit better – because I somehow completed the game! While many people quit this game and moved on, I persevered and challenged myself, believing that I could finish this game.
Honorable mentions go to DDR Universe 2 -
where I did not finish the entire game – but I did beat an extremely hard challenge in Challenge Mode which took me many months to complete.
The reward? A small achievement – but inside? Knowing I never gave up, and kept on trying and trying. That is the attitude I have in life – and if I don’t succeed in accomplishing my dreams, I will do my best to realize the hero in me : )
Click here to see what Happy wrote about her most challenging game.
The HappyCube [#5]
Time for another article of HappyCube! For those new here, “HappyCube” is an editorial piece in which I ["Cube"] and my friend ["Happy"], come up with a topic, and each of us respond to it. It is really cool to see what kind of ideas we come up with, and today’s topic is no exception.
Last time, we discussed on what video game character we would marry if given the choice.
For this edition, we came up with:
If you could design a Halo 3 map, describe what it would be. Include a brief intro and name.
Well, my map would be a combination of a few of my favorite maps. Relic, Headlong, Beaver Creek, and Midship.
I enjoy looking at bright scenery, so the lighting would be similar to that of Beaver Creek. Tons of tall grass would be spread around the arena, even tall enough to hide in when crouched!
There would be tons of structures for protection against the many bullets that may hit you. In the middle of the map would be not just a Rocket Launcher, but also a Fuel Rod Gun! [Surprisingly, these weapons are never seen in any maps]
To the left would be a big elevated hill platform, which would contain a sniper rifle, and getting there is not impossible, because there is a creek underneath the bridge, offering some protection.
Near the top middle lies a tree in which you can enter (think Backwash) which leads to a building similar to the one on Headlong. On the bottom left corner is a base similar to the one on Waterworks, which serves as a great spawn point.
On the other side, lies the Covenant themed area, where you find a Midship like area, with plenty of openings to run into, as well as a multi-tiered pillar that serves as a great place to camp.
The name of this map would be called Serenity.
The short intro would be: “Once a peaceful area, the grounds here have become a battle between the Spartans and the Covenant. When the truth is set free, serenity will shine through.”
To see what Happy wrote about her Halo map, click here. : )
The Circle of Life [#4]
Have a sentimental object? I sure do.
The best one I can think of is my “security blanket”. I have used it since I was three years old, and I still do. Its a really comfortable blanket, and it means a lot to me.
Some of my other sentimental objects have gotten ruined though, like my beautiful porcelain duck that I painted and got smashed to pieces by my brother.
Which brings me to an article written by Nancy E. Krulik -
4. It’s Only A Thing
We all form attachments to objects. Sometimes there’s a sentimental value attached to items that make them worth much more than their actual dollar value.
In that case, what we’re attached to is not the object but the emotion behind it. And nobody can lose or destroy that. And if it’s the object itself you are attached to, just imagine breaking or ruining it yourself instead of your friend.
Would you feel more forgiving? Remember: Objects can always be replaced. Friendships can’t.
I agree with with this statement, and I personally would just like to add that our materialistic things won’t be going with us after we pass away, so might as well not get to upset about it… : )
The HappyCube [#4]
Hello! Welcome to another installment of The HappyCube.
Last time Happy and I discussed about creating a superhero.
For this edition, the quirky topic suggested was:
“If you could marry any video game character, who would it be, and why?”
Well for this big “what if” I suppose it would be Rinoa from Final Final Fantasy VIII.
What’s Cookin Cube? [#3]
Since it is a few days before Purim, a hebrew holiday that celebrates the day Mordechai and Esther foiled the plot of evil Haman to destroy the Jewish people, I thought it would be cool to show one of the yummy treats we eat on Purim.
Hamantashen are cookies, filled with something inside. From apricot to prune fillings, anything is possible. There are a variety of recipes to choose from, and most are quite delicious. I personally like them soft, with the dough to have a delicious taste – which means you add a tiny bit of orange juice to the mix. Its gotta be a little sweet too.
It is also customary to hand out Mishloach Manot [Food Presents] to others. Many times they will include wine or beer in it, and If I receive any I either throw it out or give it to my parents. For some reason you are supposed to get drunk on this holiday, but I will pass on that. I know you are supposed to be happy.. but I can do that without the alcohol.
Anyways, in synagogue (temple), we read the Megillah [The story of Mordechai and Esther] and how they stopped Haman’s evil plan. Every time Haman is mentioned, we say boo! Or do something.. like stamp your feet. To me, I always found this stuff odd and never felt really comfortable doing this… Nevertheless, the Hamantashen are always tasty : )
The HappyCube [#3]
For this edition of The HappyCube, my friend “Happy” (otherwise known as Masterkitty) suggested the topic:
“if you could make a superhero what would it be, and describe their powers and things like that.”
I would not just want to make a superhero, I would want to be a superhero.
I would be Silvercube Care Bear.
My tummy symbol would be my double crescent avatar : 
and he would look a bit like Bedtime Bear.
He would help out everyone with low self esteem and low confidence, using his tummy powers to destroy those that attack and degrade others. He would spread love and caring around to the world, embracing Equality. He would be invincible physically and would never curse. He would love to give hugs to anyone.
The more caring he would do, the more his powers would grow, and his cloud car will receive upgrades by the friendly helpers at Care- A – Lot. It would also be awesome if there would be a Care Bears video game for Xbox 360 as well.
I would love to be him now, but in reality, I will just have to be me.. which is a little bit like Silvercube Care Bear. : )
To see what Masterkitty had to write about this topic, please click here.
The Circle of Life [#3]
In today’s world, many people’s ego’s are a bit too high – and many are too low. Whatever the case, many people always want to be right, even if what they are saying is wrong.
I know a few people that always want to be correct, and it drives me nuts. I am not quite sure why some people can’t say “Okay, you are right.”
I can.
I don’t like to argue, so I try and resolve things as quickly as possible, which brings me to what Mrs. Krulik has to say:
3. Sometimes being right can turn out wrong (or the demise of the words “I told you so!”)
Why is it so important that we be right all the time? It isn’t. But we sure do put a lot of energy into being correct – and making sure that someone else knows he or she is wrong. Many of life’s questions have no real right or wrong answers. And most of us would be a lot happier if we stopped focusing on proving ourselves right – and started focusing on making ourselves happy. Just think of all the fun things you could do with the time saved by not arguing!
What’s Cookin’ Cube? [#2]
Cookies, cookies, and cookies! Who loves cookies? I do! What’s not to love about them? They are tasty raw (yummy!) and delicious baked, refrigerated, frozen, fried (maybe) and barbecued! (right)
Last time I discussed about soup, and how good it can be. I don’t believe you can dunk a cookie into soup as you do with coffee, but there is always a first time for everything. Maybe a tea biscuit..
Anyways, here at Silvercublogger, is the day for cookies. A few days ago I wrote an article on CubeFood about Ginger Snap cookies.
I suppose my desire to cook originates from my mother’s genes, who helped make the cookies you see in the pictures.
Ginger Cookies… there is something so invigorating about eating them. They have quite a unique taste and always makes you crave for just one more.. until you notice all the cookies are gone.
Cookies are always something that can bring a smile on someone’s face.. unless you give them a cookie that is stale or just tastes terrible. Luckily in my case those incidents do not happen very often as I generally make cookies I know that I will like and they certainly won’t be stale when they come out of the oven.
Which brings me to another point.
If there is some cookies lying around that are a few days old, try and put them in the oven for a bit. Then take a bite and see what it’s like. Usually there is an improvement. With store-bought cookies, which usually contains chemicals, the point of warming them up is ridiculous, since in most cases you would rather throw them out and buy some more.
There was always something special about homemade cookies, and there will always will be. Nothing can beat something tasty right out of the oven.
Memoirs of a Cube [#5]
It is amazing how fast time is flying… one day you are on college break, and then an instant later you are back into college. Yesterday I started college again, my spring semester. I was originally supposed to take five classes, but one of them got canceled, so I am only in four – which is alright.
Today I spent some time printing out schedules and organizing my agenda for college. But what I really had in store today was… a haircut. Yes, for the last 7 years I had went to the same barber, but last month I went to get a haircut and the place was closed down – permanently. I felt awful, and had no idea what to do. Well today, after a bit of searching, I found another barber about 10 minutes away from where I am. I got a pretty good haircut, but I will always miss my old barber.
The HappyCube [#2]
Today we are going to blog about our favorite food. I could not pick only one… so as you will see I chose a few favorite foods. No, it is not ice cream surprisingly. I get sick of that from time to time.
A favorite food is something that I want often or order at the restaurant very frequently. The first two foods that I can think of immediately is Pizza and Lasagna.
Pizza has been a favorite of mine since I was a little child, and even until this day it still is.
While not all pizza’s taste delicious, there are those times where the spices and the taste just melt into your mouth.. and it is so good. They always go wonderful with french fries too.
When I order pizza at a restaurant, it usually disappears pretty quickly. Since I keep kosher, I have never had pepperoni on my pizza, but quite frankly it looks kinda gross anyways. Besides, I am not much of a meat-eater anyways. I love dairy! Cheese Blintzes, Grill- Cheese Sandwiches… its all good. Some times I order topping on it, like olives, tomatoes, and green peppers. It is delicious!
My second favorite food is Lasagna, but only the dairy kind. I love the noodles mixed with the sauce and the cheese… it is 
making me hungry right now actually. They taste great with garlic knots too. Garfield loves lasagna as well, and he’s just a cat.
Lasagna is not the easiest thing to make at home, so I usually order it in a restaurant, and I just gobble it up there.
All of this food talking is making my tummy grumble with hunger. Anyways, to take a look at what my friend MasterKitty (Happy) wrote about her favorite food, please click here.
What is your favorite food?
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