Blast from the Past

Posted on by Xtina

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Just wanted to share just a few of my very first graphic creations that I taught myself how to make using Jasc Paintshop Pro 7 & 9, along with Jasc Animation Shop 3. It pains me to say, but these babies are about 20 years old (around the same age I learned). For the 'blinkies' and 'dolls' I did use a couple websites that don't exist anymore to create the template/dolls and the last one I got the image somewhere online and just animated it. Other than that, these are mine, I created them.

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More Protein in Energy Drinks

Posted on by Xtina

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 As I said in my last post, I love coffee. However, I do have a slight addiction to energy drinks as well. Recently, I purchased an energy drink mix to save money on buying the actual energy drinks. Great investment. I made it an even greater one, though. Today as I was preparing my energy drink to take to work, I decided to try the protein powder I mentioned in my previous post. Tastes just like the energy drink, can't even tell I added a powder supplement. Look at me, being creative in making sure I get enough protein. HAVE A GREAT DAY, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!!

ADHD Protein Coffee

Posted on by Xtina

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 NOTE: I am not a doctor or medical practitioner. The information in this post is from personal experience, and I highly recommend talking with your doctor before taking any medications,even vitamins and supplements.


As someone who lives with ADHD and takes medication to help manage it, I can drink coffee all day and still sleep at night. I don't even drink it for the caffeine really but it's more of a morning tradition or if I'm craving a treat, I'll have a coffee. I recently learned that protein actually helps metabolize ADHD medication better, giving the full benefits. I have never really eaten 'properly' and most definently had not been consuming even half the amount of protein recommended in my daily diet. Thus, I recently started using protein shakes, making my own. The goal of this was, because I've never been a breakfast person (I feel ill if I eat in the morning) that I'd start having a protein shake in the morning to; give me protein and help boost my ADHD medication. However, there was a small snag in that plan and now I have a smoothie in the afternoon or after dinner but I found a way to get my morning protein in.

I was researching protein drinks and powders and saw that Boost makes an unflavored protein powder that you can mix with anything. I was hesitant because I've had a lot more bad protein shakes than good but figured I'd buy it to try it out. My first experiment, adding it to my morning coffee, giving me my coffee fixation while adding some protein to boost my ADHD meds. So that's what I've started to do. I add a couple of scoops and mix it in with a frother and it really doesn't have a taste nor that gritty feeling most powders have. Another bonus, I don't drink nearly half as much coffee as I did before because my first cup of the day is so satisfying. I'm going to mix the protien powder in with my homemade soup next time I make a batch!

Reward Yourself, You Deserve It

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 Of course, like always, rewarding yourself for doing or achieving well must be limited. Otherwise, you'll end up overindulging, and instead of a reward, it starts to feel more like a punishment. I like to reward myself from time to time based on the following:


  • If I completed something that I normally wouldn't or that is helping my mental/overall health.
  • If I've been consistent on something personal/health-wise and have for long enough time to reward myself.
  • Rewards are limited to every month, every 2nd month (this helps prevent me from making it a regular thing or habit.
Why do I self-reward? Well, depriving yourself for long periods of time can be very beneficial; however, it's not a long-term solution, and life is about balance, not restriction. It also makes what I'm rewarding myself for more meaningful than a "goof job" and a pat on the back from myself. It motivates me to keep up the good work that I've been working on.

Since I've been doing so well with taking my meds properly and at the same time being able to handle whatever I may be stressing about, I have decided that since tomorrow I have a day off, I'm going to reward myself with a present on my way home from work and also get myself a little McDonald's for dinner. I don't eat fast food often, which is why it's one of the ways I reward myself. I also like to make sure I don't work the next day when I do, just in case I get tummy issues, even though I am now more aware of what items I can have that won't upset my stomach. Also, since I'll be rewarding myself with McDonald's the entire month of February, I will be eating healthier like I have been and don't plan on using McDonald's to reward myself for at least a few months.

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