<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317</id><updated>2011-12-29T22:42:08.971-05:00</updated><category term='future'/><category term='frugal'/><category term='sad'/><category term='theft'/><category term='lost'/><category term='peace'/><category term='meditate'/><category term='possession'/><category term='change'/><category term='save'/><category term='self'/><category term='image'/><category term='simplify'/><category term='health'/><category term='balance'/><category term='focus'/><category term='money'/><title type='text'>Beautiful  ( Thinking, living and thriving beautifully )</title><subtitle type='html'>Ideas,thoughts and imaginations...from the ordinary to unique ...from a immaterial to spiritual, scientific to natural.
Learning and sharing to make you and me evolve more to a beautiful, stronger and smarter being...and happier, too.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>72</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8255256031892548399</id><published>2011-11-12T08:14:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2011-12-20T15:55:43.306-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Consciousness saves me from being angry  and holding me back. I am not easily angered by anything anymore. I am happy to be back where I was...when i had no care of the pain that other peoples action triggered in me. It is all but negative energy. The pain could be felt but my dealing with it drains it out as quickly it surfaces.
It is more love  openly and generously. Ego is not a thing I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8255256031892548399/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8255256031892548399&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8255256031892548399'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8255256031892548399'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/consciousness-me-from-being-angry.html' title=''/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3856641160394877440</id><published>2011-08-15T01:10:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-08-15T01:10:37.989-04:00</updated><title type='text'>LIFE IS SHORT!!!!</title><summary type='text'>SO TRUE!!!

</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3856641160394877440/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3856641160394877440&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3856641160394877440'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3856641160394877440'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/life-is-short.html' title='LIFE IS SHORT!!!!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ASQpO-nDvwo/TkiqJCOuC2I/AAAAAAAAC70/rLGJ0qGG_j4/s72-c/happy%253Bife3.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1674157956925868721</id><published>2011-08-15T01:01:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-08-15T01:01:54.508-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Falling Whistles by Falling Whistles | HOLSTEE</title><summary type='text'>Falling Whistles by Falling Whistles | HOLSTEEwe must be more conscious of other struggles....</summary><link rel='related' href='http://shop.holstee.com/products/falling-whistles?utm_src=rex#.TkioB2BxLrw.blogger' title='Falling Whistles by Falling Whistles | HOLSTEE'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' 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src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2613501409970765713</id><published>2011-08-01T09:24:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2011-08-01T09:24:32.210-04:00</updated><title type='text'>TRAVELLING LIGHT IS THE WAY TO GO!</title><summary type='text'>http://www.onebag.com/</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2613501409970765713/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2613501409970765713&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2613501409970765713'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2613501409970765713'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/travelling-light-is-way-to-go.html' title='TRAVELLING LIGHT IS THE WAY TO GO!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-5547977210051943316</id><published>2011-07-29T20:13:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-07-29T20:13:40.643-04:00</updated><title type='text'>THIS IS WORTH TAKING INTO HEART...whatever age we are.</title><summary type='text'>http://www.matchmove.com/news/article/a-fathers-message-from-beyond-the-grave</summary><link 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height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8257707578646781100</id><published>2011-06-03T11:47:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-06-03T11:47:39.730-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ORGANIZE NOW THRU SUMMER</title><summary type='text'>5 Little Sayings to Help You Get Organized 

'Spring Ahead. Fall Back.' That little saying always helps us remember whether we should set the clock ahead or back one hour. Similar little sayings, are also great for helping you to get and stay organized. Here are just a few: 

A HOME FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE.  Every item you have, no matter what it is, should have a designated </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8257707578646781100/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8257707578646781100&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8257707578646781100'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8257707578646781100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/organize-now-thru-summer.html' title='ORGANIZE NOW THRU SUMMER'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-7855179200744743311</id><published>2011-05-30T17:22:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-05-30T17:22:26.840-04:00</updated><title type='text'>OPRAH IS CORRECT!</title><summary type='text'>"... that you are not the product of your circumstances. You are a composite of all the things you believe, and all the places you believe you can go. Your past does not define you. You can step out of your history and create a new day for yourself. Even if the entire culture is saying, "You can't." Even if every single possible bad thing that can happen to you does. You can keep going forward."</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7855179200744743311/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=7855179200744743311&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7855179200744743311'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7855179200744743311'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/oprah-is-correct.html' title='OPRAH IS CORRECT!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1736351492383101743</id><published>2011-04-27T10:09:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-27T10:09:21.062-04:00</updated><title type='text'>What was the original name of the letter X, and how many sounds can it represent? | The Hot Word | Hot &amp; Trending Words Daily Blog at Dictionary.com</title><summary type='text'>What was the original name of the letter X, and how many sounds can it represent? The Hot Word Hot &amp; Trending Words Daily Blog at Dictionary.com</summary><link rel='related' href='http://hotword.dictionary.com/letter-x/?sms_ss=blogger&amp;at_xt=4db823859d2e510c%2C0' title='What was the original name of the letter X, and how many sounds can it represent? | The Hot Word | Hot &amp; Trending Words Daily Blog at Dictionary.com'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1736351492383101743/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=1736351492383101743&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1736351492383101743'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1736351492383101743'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-was-original-name-of-letter-x-and.html' title='What was the original name of the letter X, and how many sounds can it represent? | The Hot Word | Hot &amp; Trending Words Daily Blog at Dictionary.com'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3991353871558365162</id><published>2011-04-24T11:21:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-24T11:21:09.172-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Giving and Clearing  for my Prosperity</title><summary type='text'>I am making so many adjustments on my way to a more improved and wiser me. This massive clean up at home is taking a toll on my social life yet it's worth it. I have been so focus on beautifying and editing my material possessions and it made me realize how so deep in doodoo,am I, in terms of organization. I am so confuse and needs much more effective strategy than what I know now.

I started( </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3991353871558365162/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3991353871558365162&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3991353871558365162'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3991353871558365162'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/giving-and-clearing-for-my-prosperity.html' title='Giving and Clearing  for my Prosperity'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-412034087001388302</id><published>2011-02-27T09:04:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-02-27T09:04:17.100-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Spanish is a Romance language, but what does that have to do with the type of romance between lovers? | The Hot Word</title><summary type='text'>Spanish is a Romance language, but what does that have to do with the type of romance between lovers? | The Hot Word</summary><link rel='related' href='http://hotword.dictionary.com/romance/?sms_ss=blogger&amp;at_xt=4d6a59d3b199f268%2C0' title='Spanish is a Romance language, but what does that have to do with the type of romance between lovers? | The Hot Word'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/412034087001388302/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=412034087001388302&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/412034087001388302'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/412034087001388302'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/spanish-is-romance-language-but-what.html' title='Spanish is a Romance language, but what does that have to do with the type of romance between lovers? | The Hot Word'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-7385685550028050640</id><published>2011-02-02T15:57:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-02-02T15:57:31.507-05:00</updated><title type='text'>My brain in teaching mode and the Snowstorm in Toronto</title><summary type='text'>Since last night, my mind is flexing to such extent that I slept at 3am. Thinking how to be better everyday that a switch of  deliverance came up with me, changing my words and saying from I am going to or I will rather than I have to. How a much more positive spin in acknowleging of what I may have to do can be a clearer and rewarding task if taken masterfully as something that is a matter of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7385685550028050640/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=7385685550028050640&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7385685550028050640'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7385685550028050640'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-brain-in-teaching-mode-and-snowstorm.html' title='My brain in teaching mode and the Snowstorm in Toronto'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2049968595903214256</id><published>2011-01-09T17:32:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-01-09T17:32:44.521-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Maintaining organization,cleanliness and beauty in my surrounding....</title><summary type='text'>Essentially am talking about my abode, my enclave ...my HOME!
Early morning today…i took care of my plants by my window. Cleaned/watered and change some pots.
I cooked and served lunch with our Afternoon delight classical music CD playing in the background and immediately washed the dishes afterwards. No dirty dishes is one less stress to look at.I refolded our clothes vertically.It is easier to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2049968595903214256/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2049968595903214256&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2049968595903214256'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2049968595903214256'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/maintaining-organizationcleanliness-and.html' title='Maintaining organization,cleanliness and beauty in my surrounding....'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8650254444397013944</id><published>2010-10-19T22:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-10-19T22:22:28.204-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Learning to be filled...</title><summary type='text'> Buying food everyday is great way for me not to eat and cook from frozen. The grocery is my fridge and from buying and cooking my food on same day has given me the much needed interest and some love for cooking. I, as most knows, don't particularly like cooking especially baking&gt;&gt;&gt;NO WAY! Yet am developing some passion in tasting. It has become a new found art and craft for me.

 I am not afraid</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8650254444397013944/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8650254444397013944&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8650254444397013944'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8650254444397013944'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/learning-to-be-filled.html' title='Learning to be filled...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/TL5Qk2aZvHI/AAAAAAAACeQ/F4UkhHyyKt0/s72-c/mee.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-706524617984992787</id><published>2010-07-30T17:53:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-30T17:53:30.680-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Sencha - An Enigma of Japanese Loose-Leaf Green Tea?</title><summary type='text'>All my family and friends knows that i am a tea lover. I want to share to you what is the benefit I get from this wonderful and lovely hot drink i crave everyday.



Sencha - An Enigma of
Japanese Loose-Leaf Green Tea?A comprehensive guide to the different types of sencha tea available.




Despite being the most frequently drunk and well-known of Japanese tea, this green tea is an enigma.
New to</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/706524617984992787/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=706524617984992787&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/706524617984992787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/706524617984992787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/sencha-enigma-of-japanese-loose-leaf.html' title='Sencha - An Enigma of Japanese Loose-Leaf Green Tea?'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2077821955588155991</id><published>2010-07-30T17:45:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-30T17:51:07.258-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2077821955588155991/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2077821955588155991&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2077821955588155991'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2077821955588155991'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/good-work-place-is-place-where-life-is.html' title=''/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2529386593446502541</id><published>2010-03-05T01:21:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-09T23:00:32.037-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Learn and Take No Offence...</title><summary type='text'>A Thoughtful Life:
There is  beauty in giving ourselves it's own lesson....when we thought we are doing alright.
You see when I see the younger ones seemingly intentionally choosing the wrong path or situations, the more I wonder why  they don't particularly care about their body, education or reputation.
I wonder what made them come thru that decision where they can endanger or stunt  their </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2529386593446502541/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2529386593446502541&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2529386593446502541'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2529386593446502541'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/learn-and-take-no-offence.html' title='Learn and Take No Offence...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-7764793240924234647</id><published>2010-02-13T09:37:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-13T09:37:04.278-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy Valentines Day!</title><summary type='text'>For me love must be celebrated everyday. The Valentine commercialism is only good if it reminded you to treat your loveone extra special constantly not just once a year. A hug, holding hands , a pat in back, a little touch on the arms, a warm call, a small note of love, keeping quiet when the other is asleep...these are small everyday gestures that meant you cared...and when you care and are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7764793240924234647/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=7764793240924234647&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7764793240924234647'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7764793240924234647'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-valentines-day.html' title='Happy Valentines Day!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8231104657616287431</id><published>2010-02-10T11:16:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-10T11:16:55.275-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I am FRUGAL...</title><summary type='text'>I have been featured at  Frugal Living at About.com.
Talking about saving more and being wiser with money is just so much fun.

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/featuredreaders/p/FR_Helen_ON.htm</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8231104657616287431/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8231104657616287431&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8231104657616287431'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8231104657616287431'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-am-frugal.html' title='I am FRUGAL...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3667245150271153497</id><published>2010-01-10T17:11:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-10T17:11:32.100-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Unnhappiness &amp; the Fear of not Fitting In by Gail Vaz-Oxlade</title><summary type='text'>
REPOST FROM MY BLOG ON FEB/09...I think we needed to be reminded.Social pressure to conform isn't in your imagination. It’s real.

If it’s such common sense to only spend what you can afford, why do so many people spend money they don’t have – use credit, in other words – to buy things they want?

Think about it for a minute? Why did you whip out your credit card and pay for that meal in a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3667245150271153497/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3667245150271153497&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3667245150271153497'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3667245150271153497'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/unnhappiness-fear-of-not-fitting-in-by.html' title='Unnhappiness &amp; the Fear of not Fitting In by Gail Vaz-Oxlade'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1347026210430285362</id><published>2010-01-03T12:06:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-03T12:06:09.411-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A NEW HOPE...</title><summary type='text'>Every new year brings new hope...new dreams and new beginnings.

I was asked by my friend if what is my New Year's resolution and mindfully replied to her that it's more of what I want to do more or less and I, still, needed myself to be more conscious in utilising my time. A time spent unmindful can be just as  rewarding and useful if my lifestyle can finally be trained and molded to what is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1347026210430285362/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=1347026210430285362&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1347026210430285362'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1347026210430285362'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-hope.html' title='A NEW HOPE...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/S0DOZh1xtgI/AAAAAAAAB_4/Em-k5xtRoOw/s72-c/259.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3623288529852349897</id><published>2009-12-16T00:55:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T00:57:06.583-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Merry Chritmas to all!</title><summary type='text'>I have been so excited with Christmas that I have neglected to show off my humble but proud christmas tree that I am so happy to decorate yearly. I love it so much that i have to have it again much earlier next year. I put it up only on the second week of December.



What are my wishes??? How about you? It is a great feeling to make a wish and imagine and hope for it to come true. I sure wish I</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3623288529852349897/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3623288529852349897&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3623288529852349897'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3623288529852349897'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-chritmas-to-all.html' title='Merry Chritmas to all!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/Syhy9eaQ5fI/AAAAAAAAB8g/AWhgZ1LIOoo/s72-c/119.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3593862306600101845</id><published>2009-11-22T23:55:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-22T23:56:22.391-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Congratulations to Efren Peñaflorida for winning the 2009 CNN HERO OF THE YEAR AWARD!</title><summary type='text'>Thank you all to those who voted for EFREN...HE IS THE CNN HERO OF THE YEAR WINNER!!!

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/archive09/efran.penaflorida.html</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3593862306600101845/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3593862306600101845&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3593862306600101845'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3593862306600101845'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/congratulations-to-efren-penafolrenda.html' title='Congratulations to Efren Peñaflorida for winning the 2009 CNN HERO OF THE YEAR AWARD!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-443559029591458043</id><published>2009-11-19T15:03:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-19T15:03:54.893-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Check out this great in-store deal from Canadian Tire on  Non-slip and other hangers in SCARBOROUGH, ON</title><summary type='text'>These hangers are really great in saving space. I use the older wooden hanger from old Eatons or ones that came from danier for the wider shoulders such as the suits and jackets.Check out this great in-store deal from Canadian Tire on Non-slip and other hangers in SCARBOROUGH, ON</summary><link rel='related' href='http://canadiantire.shoplocal.com/canadiantire/new_user_entry.aspx?storeid=2400167&amp;listingid=-2088664160&amp;forceview=y&amp;adref=social_bookmarking' title='Check out this great in-store deal from Canadian Tire on  Non-slip and other hangers in SCARBOROUGH, ON'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/443559029591458043/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=443559029591458043&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/443559029591458043'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/443559029591458043'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/check-out-this-great-in-store-deal-from.html' title='Check out this great in-store deal from Canadian Tire on  Non-slip and other hangers in SCARBOROUGH, ON'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2444326230311594497</id><published>2009-11-18T16:37:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-18T16:40:56.628-05:00</updated><title type='text'>10 Ways to Cut Clutter in Your Home</title><summary type='text'>10 Ways to Cut Clutter in Your Home


I am reminding myself...again.

I am a clumsy (unorganized) mom and i am really struggling...i know i am doing better yet i really need to keep at it.
Thanks to articles like these.....it helps to know that I am not alone and that I have hope.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2444326230311594497/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2444326230311594497&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2444326230311594497'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2444326230311594497'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/10-ways-to-cut-clutter-in-your-home.html' title='10 Ways to Cut Clutter in Your Home'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3911968198043050146</id><published>2009-11-16T09:44:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-16T09:44:01.012-05:00</updated><title type='text'>VOTE THE PHILIPPINES HERO!</title><summary type='text'>YOU CAN VOTE AS MUCH AS YOU WANT!!!MAKE HIME WIN AND HELP MORE KIDS READ/ WRITE AND AVOID CHOOSING GANGS AS ONLY WAY OF LIFE!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3911968198043050146/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3911968198043050146&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3911968198043050146'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3911968198043050146'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/vote-philippines-hero.html' title='VOTE THE PHILIPPINES HERO!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2044584632129710822</id><published>2009-10-28T11:34:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-28T11:35:59.127-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Going GREEN...</title><summary type='text'>

I just bought this Earth Chef this morning at Zellers for $99.99. I cook fast in this kind of pan.I love the lids and handles...so ergonomically nice to handle. My older ones can retire.

I have been wanting to have earth friendly pots and pans and this is the best deal i have seen. I have been using the frying pan for almost a year now and i just love this one brand. If we are mostly eating </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2044584632129710822/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2044584632129710822&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2044584632129710822'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2044584632129710822'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/going-green.html' title='Going GREEN...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SuhhqP7IOPI/AAAAAAAAB3c/4OlBeQUQVsA/s72-c/010.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3850125731389160577</id><published>2009-09-21T07:41:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-21T07:41:00.530-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Swine flu spreads, but still mostly mild</title><summary type='text'>My son is staying home with fever and researched flu symptoms and it's prevention. I found this article and thought I must share it with everyone who is concern like me.Swine flu spreads, but still mostly mildShared via AddThis</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3850125731389160577/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3850125731389160577&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3850125731389160577'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3850125731389160577'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/swine-flu-spreads-but-still-mostly-mild.html' title='Swine flu spreads, but still mostly mild'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2397338282351249103</id><published>2009-09-15T22:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-15T22:36:03.605-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Corrected, Helped and Assisted</title><summary type='text'>I attended the The Scarborough Writers Club again this Past Wednesday after being  inactive for about five years . I hugged Eugenie, she is the head and blood of the group and without her continuous love of writing and devotion to the club, our group would have not survive especially in winter time. I excitingly hugged the two guys whom i usually attended to all those times...Frank and Ron.  Ron </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2397338282351249103'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2397338282351249103'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/corrected-helped-and-assisted.html' title='Corrected, Helped and Assisted'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2111613596927264080</id><published>2009-09-05T10:14:00.020-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-17T20:42:35.568-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Changing Season of Choices, Hopes &amp;  Reasons to be EXCITED again!</title><summary type='text'>It is September and it's slowly getting colder. I haven't even enjoyed the Summer yet I don't mind the cooler and fresher feel of breeze on my walk to work. I feel more liberated when I know my surrounding is changing. I feel like flying in different direction, like a bird looking to get settle on a new nest. I am contemplative again of how fast days go by. I have to polish up my whole self more </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2111613596927264080/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2111613596927264080&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2111613596927264080'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2111613596927264080'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/changing-season-of-choices-hopes.html' title='Changing Season of Choices, Hopes &amp;  Reasons to be EXCITED again!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1380835380200612665</id><published>2009-08-18T11:27:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-08-18T11:27:01.183-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Magna Carta of Women finally a law - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos</title><summary type='text'>I am so happy for this!Magna Carta of Women finally a law - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for FilipinosShared via AddThis</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1380835380200612665/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=1380835380200612665&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1380835380200612665'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1380835380200612665'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/magna-carta-of-women-finally-law.html' title='Magna Carta of Women finally a law - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-6675113519842158894</id><published>2009-08-16T13:20:00.016-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-05T12:57:02.202-04:00</updated><title type='text'>MY OWN...</title><summary type='text'>I love writing. I express what can not be by just saying it. There is more to my soulful perceptions and navigation of life's unfolding reality, hopes, lies and truths. I am deeply connected  in writing and that the person who reads it may be transported not to somnolent state but to the realm of what being alive feels for me... whether they agree or not yet understand more without asking, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6675113519842158894/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=6675113519842158894&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/6675113519842158894'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/6675113519842158894'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-own.html' title='MY OWN...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SoiXblgRgyI/AAAAAAAABpI/gn-21vWSOLo/s72-c/lakesimcoe+402.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3979962417705856497</id><published>2009-08-04T00:20:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2009-08-04T00:47:13.001-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Chase... Last Night...</title><summary type='text'>Last night...I continue the chaseto a dream of life in blisswith you...blessed and contentflowers withered with pridethe grass ..cut with honorthe harvest were all abundant in colorthe cloud is clearer and bluer....Last night.. I remembered the chasewhen you loved me moreand my fantasy fulfilledalways abundant in hopestime and again feeling exploredwishes seems to come trueand the real one, my </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3979962417705856497/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3979962417705856497&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3979962417705856497'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3979962417705856497'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/chase.html' title='The Chase... Last Night...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/Sne7P4RjYEI/AAAAAAAABew/lld7SByU8oo/s72-c/beaches1+102bwa.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1836858458833839471</id><published>2009-04-25T00:37:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2009-05-01T11:26:21.435-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='self'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='meditate'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='future'/><title type='text'>Have You Analyzed ME?</title><summary type='text'>Sometimes you can start analyzing a person by just reading their thoughts, beliefs and anything they tend to follow or start in their life. I think I am most vulnerable when I write how I feel and think at the moment those passages were inked. I am raw…my emotions are highly sensitive and at times contradictory. I can be opinionated, very much assured and confident. At times, I can be weak, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1836858458833839471/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=1836858458833839471&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1836858458833839471'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1836858458833839471'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/have-you-analyzed-me.html' title='Have You Analyzed ME?'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SfKU5l5QE4I/AAAAAAAABMU/RHCPJZBtDfk/s72-c/port.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-7659076247741469256</id><published>2009-04-23T15:39:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-23T15:41:30.903-04:00</updated><title type='text'>It's just MONEY !</title><summary type='text'>There is something about the possession of wealth which is not good for the soul, perhaps. It places artificial value upon secondary things. A man losing a million metal tokens will put a revolver to his temple and pull the trigger. But he has lost nothing but money. He has deprived himself of life because misfortune has deprived him of luxuries. –Clarence Budington Kelland, The American Magazine </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7659076247741469256/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=7659076247741469256&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7659076247741469256'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7659076247741469256'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-just-money.html' title='It&apos;s just MONEY !'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-7728797962180834403</id><published>2009-04-14T11:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-14T11:31:00.903-04:00</updated><title type='text'>I have this updated...</title><summary type='text'>please read!!!http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/unnhappiness-fear-of-not-fitting-in-by.html</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7728797962180834403/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=7728797962180834403&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7728797962180834403'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7728797962180834403'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-have-this-updated.html' title='I have this updated...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2505156663837065848</id><published>2009-04-12T13:56:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-12T13:57:32.872-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Where did “Easter” get its name? Where did the concept of an Easter egg and bunny originate?</title><summary type='text'>http://www.ask.com/bar?q=what+is+the+origin+of+easter%3F&amp;page=1&amp;qsrc=0&amp;ab=1&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.christiananswers.net%2Fq-eden%2Fedn-t020.html</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2505156663837065848/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2505156663837065848&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2505156663837065848'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2505156663837065848'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/where-did-easter-get-its-name-where-did.html' title='Where did “Easter” get its name? Where did the concept of an Easter egg and bunny originate?'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8824801922671594163</id><published>2009-04-04T00:10:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-04T00:27:07.999-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Food Served Artfully</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8824801922671594163/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8824801922671594163&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8824801922671594163'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8824801922671594163'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/food-served-artfully.html' title='Food Served Artfully'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SdbeZaZXmWI/AAAAAAAABIE/xGLzkcqCSEY/s72-c/march29-09+189.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-4661830034230161583</id><published>2009-02-19T11:15:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-19T11:22:25.399-05:00</updated><title type='text'>False and Urban Legend Stories</title><summary type='text'>You know those forwarded emails with scary messages?Find it here in  snopes.com and learn what is real or not.http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/lipstick.aspDon't get scared quickly, use your gut feelings and smarts before jumping into a  frantic move.Sometimes it pays to think about it, it's origin and your friends who are as gullible as me(lol).I am gullible and i admit to believing what </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/4661830034230161583/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=4661830034230161583&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4661830034230161583'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4661830034230161583'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/false-and-urban-legend-stories.html' title='False and Urban Legend Stories'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-6507711338314412460</id><published>2009-02-18T23:59:00.009-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-23T00:13:28.725-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Be brave in changing your life</title><summary type='text'>…and everything will be fresh and renewed energy will be more exhilarating to celebrate.  It is your life and no one can change it deliberately right now but you. Choose a better path to walk and be brave to be uncomfortable and be loss in the newness of what can be the best thing that you have been waiting and wishing for. There is a prize waiting for you and you have to  claim it after the fact</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6507711338314412460/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=6507711338314412460&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/6507711338314412460'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/6507711338314412460'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/be-brave-in-changing-your-life.html' title='Be brave in changing your life'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SZzvfYnWx4I/AAAAAAAABAs/osSjMIWY2eM/s72-c/134a.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1180467499092632037</id><published>2009-02-12T15:28:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-14T11:24:15.601-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Unnhappiness &amp; the Fear of not Fitting In by Gail Vaz-Oxlade</title><summary type='text'>Social pressure to conform isn't in your imagination. It’s real.If it’s such common sense to only spend what you can afford, why do so many people spend money they don’t have – use credit, in other words – to buy things they want?Think about it for a minute? Why did you whip out your credit card and pay for that meal in a restaurant, pair of new shoes, or groceries? Why did you buy that big </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1180467499092632037/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=1180467499092632037&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1180467499092632037'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1180467499092632037'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/unnhappiness-fear-of-not-fitting-in-by.html' title='Unnhappiness &amp;amp; the Fear of not Fitting In by Gail Vaz-Oxlade'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3989843617938373579</id><published>2009-02-12T13:42:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-12T13:42:45.426-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I took the 43 Things Personality Quiz and found out I'm aMoney Managing Tree Hugging Self-Knower </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3989843617938373579/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3989843617938373579&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3989843617938373579'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3989843617938373579'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-took-43-things-personality-quiz-and.html' title=''/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-4598906730269927570</id><published>2009-02-05T18:23:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-06T09:40:19.846-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='possession'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peace'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sad'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='theft'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='lost'/><title type='text'>BURGLARY</title><summary type='text'>Last Week of Monday...my apartment has been burglarized. My bedroom has been trashed and all the money and jewelleries on that room were gone.What did I lost?Piggy banks money..lots of it...big beatuful expensive jewelries...UNINSURED.How did I feel?Lost energy, my knees are like jello...am barely talking.Police went and came next day because according to him there is not enough cruiser car from </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/4598906730269927570/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=4598906730269927570&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4598906730269927570'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4598906730269927570'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/burglary.html' title='BURGLARY'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-5866108809423153147</id><published>2009-01-16T00:28:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-13T14:53:04.771-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Some has been fulfilled...and</title><summary type='text'>still fulfilling...Green letters are now improved,fulfilled and made Red numbers happens on and offothers are still work in progress....MY NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS OR IMPROVEMENT AGENDA 20091. Be sweeter to my boys.2. Stop talking too much3. When offended &amp; ignored do not retaliate by inflicting hurtful insults.4. Be happier..for myself and others.5. Be more responsible6. Do not blame others.7. Make </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5866108809423153147/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=5866108809423153147&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/5866108809423153147'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/5866108809423153147'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/some-has-been-fulfilledand.html' title='Some has been fulfilled...and'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-6348031169607785937</id><published>2009-01-05T00:53:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-06T10:18:21.630-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peace'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='frugal'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='simplify'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='balance'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='save'/><title type='text'>YOUR SIMPLE LIFE</title><summary type='text'>Your Simple, Organized and Carefree Lifehttp://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=Bsq8Z&amp;m=1h9dWlxxIurpYX&amp;b=W4cjwpv7G1fT4LukHdWzcgWhat would it be like if your life was simple, organized, and carefree?1. Mind set: What does organized, simple, and carefree mean to you? After deciding to simplify your lifestyle, the next step is choosing the definition of the words. I looked up these terms in the dictionary </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6348031169607785937/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=6348031169607785937&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/6348031169607785937'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/6348031169607785937'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/your-simple-life.html' title='YOUR SIMPLE LIFE'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3775213733500949972</id><published>2009-01-03T00:21:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-06T10:15:01.484-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='money'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='focus'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='meditate'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='change'/><title type='text'>HOW CAN I ????</title><summary type='text'>How can I make those things happen?1 FOCUS2. Believe3. RememberThink,meditate and pray on it!!! Anything less is futile. I think one of the most crucial thing to do is to be flexible and maintain humor. I can not be angry to myself if I slipped and made some mess.I have to learn to adjust, repeat and try again. Afterall, If i am seriously set on getting all these improvement list settled,done and</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3775213733500949972/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3775213733500949972&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3775213733500949972'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3775213733500949972'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/how.html' title='HOW CAN I ????'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8124271868882351306</id><published>2009-01-02T10:16:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-06T10:17:08.309-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='image'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='money'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='health'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='change'/><title type='text'>As Per My Improvement or Resolutions Agenda</title><summary type='text'>http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/090101/health/newyear_britain_healthLONDON (AFP) - Making self-improvement New Year's resolutions often leaves people feeling worse, the British mental health charity Mind has warned.Mind urged people not to make resolutions focusing on physical imperfections -- such as attempting to lose weight -- because they create a negative self image and lead to feelings of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8124271868882351306/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8124271868882351306&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8124271868882351306'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8124271868882351306'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/as-per-my-improvement-or-resolutions.html' title='As Per My Improvement or Resolutions Agenda'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8896882506346161736</id><published>2008-12-31T20:40:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-01-01T01:16:31.115-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR TO ALL!</title><summary type='text'>A FANTASTIC AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL!Have you made a list for your New Years resolutions of things to improved on or want to do and make do? I need to be consistent and be reminded. I want to focus and remain. I want the best of me to come out, all the time and so I have written about 25 of it. I hope you did yours, too.Mine is a list of something i have to continuously remind myself to do,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8896882506346161736/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8896882506346161736&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8896882506346161736'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8896882506346161736'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/fantastic-new-year-to-all.html' title='A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR TO ALL!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-644320567009758981</id><published>2008-12-25T11:37:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-25T11:37:58.927-05:00</updated><title type='text'>CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR YOU!</title><summary type='text'>http://www.newportharbor.us/video/merryxmas.swf</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/644320567009758981/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=644320567009758981&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/644320567009758981'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/644320567009758981'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-carol-for-you.html' title='CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR YOU!'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-5246511120621252504</id><published>2008-12-21T01:15:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-21T09:24:37.991-05:00</updated><title type='text'>PEACE WE WISHED   (On Christmas)</title><summary type='text'>Gifts we want,need and envyreflecting the light there is none more genuine, better and greatjoy and beauty, we sharelife, music and poetryPEACE we all wished,to come home somedayForesee, mankind awakehearts, thoughts and spiritsdancing the Christmas magiceveryday in every place.God's faithful blessings all ours to savor and praisenot just on Decemberbut always and forever.************************</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5246511120621252504/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=5246511120621252504&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/5246511120621252504'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/5246511120621252504'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/peace-we-wished-on-christmas.html' title='PEACE WE WISHED   (On Christmas)'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SU5PtvbXj3I/AAAAAAAAAwQ/9fcrClOObhQ/s72-c/dec171908+022.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-4069622017473464272</id><published>2008-12-16T00:03:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-16T22:21:02.512-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Comments from my readers and critics...</title><summary type='text'>Thanks you guys for sending me messages of your understanding and whatever feelings you may be interested in sharing with me. Your comments are all welcome as blogging should be a 2 way street. Tell me what you think about what i wrote , my way or style,  topics and my philosophy.Your email and comments are what makes me more interested to write,be brutally honest and be a woman i should be. If </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/4069622017473464272/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=4069622017473464272&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4069622017473464272'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4069622017473464272'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/comments-from-my-readers.html' title='Comments from my readers and critics...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SUc8XJgzktI/AAAAAAAAAvo/dFPMVuL1DCk/s72-c/image.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-709110325779382160</id><published>2008-12-07T20:34:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-07T20:39:52.100-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Timely quotation for my present situation...</title><summary type='text'>You must dare to disassociate yourself from those who would delay your journey... Leave, depart, if not physically, then mentally. Go your own way, quietly, undramatically, and venture toward trueness at last.Vernon HowardSURE, I did and  I'm feeling better for daringly done it.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/709110325779382160/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=709110325779382160&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/709110325779382160'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/709110325779382160'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/timely-quotation-for-my-present.html' title='Timely quotation for my present situation...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-5914690666671916947</id><published>2008-12-05T18:35:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-06T21:42:08.312-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Losing my Zen and getting back again...</title><summary type='text'>I have been very sensitive these days. I have no excuse yet I know my being tired and sad and feeling discarded is playing a major role with all my recent drama.I am now tuning in again and doing the best to live my life in happier, joyful and non preferential/ judgemental state.  I am guilty of being so acerbic in my words and not mincing it when my mind is feeling tortured and attacked. I know </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5914690666671916947/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=5914690666671916947&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/5914690666671916947'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/5914690666671916947'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/losing-my-zen-and-getting-back-again.html' title='Losing my Zen and getting back again...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/STs38KUCwiI/AAAAAAAAAsU/mE6he0LeXm0/s72-c/dressedoct26.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8986620119297614563</id><published>2008-11-29T01:19:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-29T01:22:10.987-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Organizing Habits That Can Make a Big Difference</title><summary type='text'> Do you wonder if it is ever possible to get organized and stay organized? Believe it or not, it is possible. It really is as simple as forming and keeping good habits. Once these simple habits are part of your daily routine, it will be much easier to get organized and stay organized. It only takes 21 days to form a new habit. Join along as we being forming habits that can make a big difference.1</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8986620119297614563/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8986620119297614563&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8986620119297614563'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8986620119297614563'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/organizing-habits-that-can-make-big.html' title='Organizing Habits That Can Make a Big Difference'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3673642736574515850</id><published>2008-11-28T09:28:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-28T10:24:30.939-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A Guide to Escaping Materialism and Finding Happiness</title><summary type='text'>Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city. - George BurnsEvery Thursday is Happiness Day on Zen Habits.(zenhabits.net)( Helens NOTE&gt; I couldn't agree more...i try hard to practice what you will read in here..i fall and then get up and fall and get up again...now I only shop for needs and when necessary at least 80% of the time ...the remaining as somewhat </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3673642736574515850/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3673642736574515850&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3673642736574515850'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3673642736574515850'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/guide-to-escaping-materialism-and.html' title='A Guide to Escaping Materialism and Finding Happiness'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3446014033183697105</id><published>2008-11-27T21:52:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-27T21:54:29.653-05:00</updated><title type='text'>10 Ideas For Using Your Space Effectively</title><summary type='text'>Feel like you're running out of space for all your stuff? Here are 10 simple ideas for using your space more effectively.   1. INSUFFICIENT OR INEFFECTIVE. Do you have insufficient storage space or ineffective storage space? There's a big different. Insufficient storage space means you don't have enough space for your things. Ineffective space means you have enough space for your things, but </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3446014033183697105/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3446014033183697105&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3446014033183697105'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3446014033183697105'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/10-ideas-for-using-your-space.html' title='10 Ideas For Using Your Space Effectively'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-4595212474054021231</id><published>2008-11-21T22:16:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-21T22:17:16.446-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Eddos 15th Birthday</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/4595212474054021231/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=4595212474054021231&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4595212474054021231'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4595212474054021231'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/eddos-15th-birthday.html' title='Eddos 15th Birthday'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8741476855646474516</id><published>2008-11-18T10:27:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-18T10:36:48.318-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Make Grocery Shopping an Organized Adventure</title><summary type='text'>Here are a few suggestions to try and make shopping an, organized (and as fast as the line will move) fun adventure from the pages of getorganizednow.com1. Get it on paper. As you use up the last of any item, write it down on a designated list under the name of the store where you would purchase the item. This will help you find what you need right away. Have this list handy so your family can </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8741476855646474516/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8741476855646474516&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8741476855646474516'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8741476855646474516'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/make-grocery-shopping-organized.html' title='Make Grocery Shopping an Organized Adventure'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-7196973695213167907</id><published>2008-11-11T22:18:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-11T22:56:41.587-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7196973695213167907/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=7196973695213167907&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7196973695213167907'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7196973695213167907'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/blog-post.html' title=''/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SRpLet-e--I/AAAAAAAAAnU/K55SywqxUlk/s72-c/dressedoct26.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-7374565293572616756</id><published>2008-11-08T08:32:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-08T12:32:24.938-05:00</updated><title type='text'>"BEFORE YOU BUY" checklist( and my Own Philosophy on buying stuff...</title><summary type='text'>Before you buy, always ask yourself.1. Do I really need it? If not, Do I really love it?2. Is it worth the time and money to dust,store,clean, otherwise maintain?3. How many hours will I have to work to pay for it?4. Could I borrow it from the library,friend or anywhere else?5. Is there anything I already own I could possibly use instead?6. Are the resources that went into it renewable?7. Is the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7374565293572616756/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=7374565293572616756&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7374565293572616756'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/7374565293572616756'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/before-you-buy-checklist-and-my-own.html' title='&quot;BEFORE YOU BUY&quot; checklist( and my Own Philosophy on buying stuff...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-5002525431830107428</id><published>2008-11-03T15:56:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-03T16:12:25.185-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Quiz:What’s Your Spending Style?My result:Sensible SpenderCongrats! You’ve got your priorities straight when it comes to your finances. You’re diligent about saving money, but you also know that it’s okay to splurge a little every now and then. Check out Getting Savvy About Saving for more tips on maintaining a bright financial future.Take this quiz!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/5002525431830107428/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=5002525431830107428&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/5002525431830107428'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/5002525431830107428'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/quiz-whats-your-spending-style-my.html' title=''/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1776169194799195618</id><published>2008-10-31T00:26:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-31T00:30:48.305-04:00</updated><title type='text'>MY BEAUTIFUL DOG BRIGHTY....</title><summary type='text'>I miss her so much. Christian sent these ones last night. She is so beautiful and sweet. I am so missing her a lot.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1776169194799195618/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=1776169194799195618&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1776169194799195618'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1776169194799195618'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-beautiful-dog-brighty.html' title='MY BEAUTIFUL DOG BRIGHTY....'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SQqJlimpQEI/AAAAAAAAAfs/JYnEBcy3T9U/s72-c/10292008120.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-3170838176974383039</id><published>2008-10-28T18:12:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-28T23:56:06.986-04:00</updated><title type='text'>RETREAT</title><summary type='text'>I went for a much needed out of town retreat and shopping. I did not elaborate or told anyone where I went and what I did. They don't  have to know and I need my privacy. It was an amazing day to knowing myself again.I have opened my eyes to a more truthful way of dealing and embracing my reality. I know what to get rid off and avoid and am more clear now whom to trust or love more...or not. I am</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/3170838176974383039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=3170838176974383039&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3170838176974383039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/3170838176974383039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/retreat.html' title='RETREAT'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SQfdB4aDszI/AAAAAAAAAe8/I7ZNO3Ye00Y/s72-c/october2608+171.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2127373998276901652</id><published>2008-10-19T22:34:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-20T00:22:39.742-04:00</updated><title type='text'>To wear for Tuesday...</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2127373998276901652/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2127373998276901652&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2127373998276901652'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2127373998276901652'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/to-wear-for-tuesday.html' title='To wear for Tuesday...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SPvvEKFQTMI/AAAAAAAAAaY/sdw0YqZJdQU/s72-c/ppppllk.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-8600211438820290550</id><published>2008-10-16T19:12:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-16T19:13:13.271-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Found an older blog of mine...</title><summary type='text'>http://sweetiehelen.blog.friendster.com/</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8600211438820290550/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=8600211438820290550&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8600211438820290550'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/8600211438820290550'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/found-older-blog-of-mine.html' title='Found an older blog of mine...'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-6764674165685462744</id><published>2008-10-08T22:59:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-09T09:16:18.495-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Recession Depression Proof  (your everyday life)</title><summary type='text'>We have to get back to the basics. Stop depressing news from getting into your system and help yourself to remember these simple but effective ways of surviving.STOP1. shopping for wants that are not needed fo you to survive.2. cooking so much food to avoid the risk of throwing it away3. buying clothes every new season if you still have good quality decent clothes to wear.4. buying and taking in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6764674165685462744/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=6764674165685462744&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/6764674165685462744'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/6764674165685462744'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/recession-depression-proof-your.html' title='Recession Depression Proof  (your everyday life)'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1520858144431306520</id><published>2008-10-05T15:02:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-06T09:13:52.273-04:00</updated><title type='text'>My Time</title><summary type='text'>I am sad that the one i care for is not giving me the attention and time that is just for me.If the one you love is only with you in a day or a night on a weekend, won't you want that window of limited time be for you and him only?I can not be selfish and I have no right to be...yet that time is mine and his. No kids should be in between and over us. I have no problem with other family members </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1520858144431306520/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=1520858144431306520&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1520858144431306520'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1520858144431306520'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-time.html' title='My Time'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-342108806164733691</id><published>2008-09-27T10:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-29T11:26:18.712-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Perception</title><summary type='text'>I am at work again and looking out on a drizzly parking lot of my Plaza. I had a small talk with Ed, my co worker who is not afraid to give his 2 cents that we end up always head butting with clashing ideas or perceptions,at times.We are living in a world that is unreal yet real. The things we see is not necessarily the things they are in many different eyes. I may find my old shoes as a rugged </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/342108806164733691/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=342108806164733691&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/342108806164733691'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/342108806164733691'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/perception.html' title='Perception'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-1296440495529302655</id><published>2008-09-25T15:40:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-02T19:36:26.285-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Philosopher Eddi</title><summary type='text'>NOTE: I tansferred a copy of this note in My Helen and the Boys blog. Please read my mothering of four boys from here in afar on the said blogspot.My son wrote a note about his personal history and I am amazed how great of a writer is he at 13. I made him known that I am very proud of him and that he should continue to write and always do it.When he was a lot younger, my routine to him is asking </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1296440495529302655/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=1296440495529302655&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1296440495529302655'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/1296440495529302655'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/philosopher-eddi.html' title='Philosopher Eddi'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2464365420483700530</id><published>2008-09-24T23:41:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-24T23:47:53.923-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Back to old school regimen</title><summary type='text'>back with my Retin A and vitamin A intake. Hope it will help.If you are 40plus,can yo, please,  share your beauty regimen to me...and maybe I can do something diferent?My skin goes from restful and blushing to pale and bumpy.I hope to have no more for my coming birthday.I love photographs and having my pictures taken with or without make up and I want my kids to remember a happy pretty mother </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2464365420483700530/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2464365420483700530&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2464365420483700530'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2464365420483700530'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/back-with-my-retin-and-vitamin-intake.html' title='Back to old school regimen'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-4444313092464960191</id><published>2008-09-17T11:07:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-27T14:34:31.825-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Adult Acne</title><summary type='text'>I have no skin problem when i was younger. This pimples really bothers me a lot even if it's only one at times. I still continue to use my Retin-A once or twice a year and it helps.My only concern is that it get more stubborn as I get older.I don't smoke, drink and never done drugs and anything that can be bad for the skin.I am always wearing hat, sunscreen and moisturizers. I use acne wash for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/4444313092464960191/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=4444313092464960191&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4444313092464960191'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/4444313092464960191'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/adult-acne.html' title='Adult Acne'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2505999036249034434</id><published>2008-09-08T09:37:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-08-16T23:03:58.353-04:00</updated><title type='text'>More Intuned</title><summary type='text'>I believe we have a certain feeling or connection that leads us to do somethings we never even thought of doing. We have our own instinct that we refer to as coincidence or just pure luck.This week most of what I have gone thru is not coincidence. I knew it will happen I knew... what others were thinking or saying when they are looking in my eyes.I knew God's hand is guiding me. I knew my angel </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2505999036249034434/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2505999036249034434&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2505999036249034434'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2505999036249034434'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/more-intuned.html' title='More Intuned'/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107531769015446317.post-2683769905356935295</id><published>2008-08-21T07:58:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-21T09:47:36.704-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Today is a NEW day.I want to be better.Where do I start?Wardrobe change is an easy no brainer tactic that will kick start some great and better changes I want to see happen.I am crawling and standing for a new change. I am building on character of solid foundation.I will be the change the has to happen..that change that I want to see and feel.Reinventing some styles and fashion collections i have</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/feeds/2683769905356935295/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7107531769015446317&amp;postID=2683769905356935295&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2683769905356935295'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7107531769015446317/posts/default/2683769905356935295'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://helensrealblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/today-is-new-day.html' title=''/><author><name>Helen of Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04271581662218200737</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQHjEIKoRpk/SWrD40xFwOI/AAAAAAAAA60/sYqrw0Ls1Dk/S220/107_9405.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
