#ParkIt

Which gender is the better driver? This is a question that many people - couples, in particular - seem to debate on a very frequent basis. Each time I get into the car with my significant other, I can never enjoy the ride; I am always the co-pilot. Part of me blames my desire to help others when they are in need - he needed my guidance, I thought - and the other part is due to my desire to remind him that I never expect for my life to end in an accident where the contact was initiated by him. I am sure I'm not the only female whose done this either. To give him some credit, however, his parking is great. My competitive spirit, nonetheless, urged me to take this video, which I've so confidently title, #ParkingQueen, and send it to him while in class.

Even after he saw it, he wasn't impressed. Then again, why am I not surprised. He told me that he drives and parks better. While this is still up for debate in our world, I did some looking around and saw that there are, undoubtedly, people who do a wayyyyy better job at maneuvering a car than I even thought possible.

This video is just amazing. I know that breaking world records is a big deal, and often, the tricks that people do are so silly I can't imagine practicing. Although it does not show on their faces, and their skills make it seem easy, these two men have been working hard to accomplish this. Now, I DO NOT HAVE A TRANSLATION for the video. Still, actions speak louder than words... and this video, I'm certain, will have me and my partner quiet for some time.

After this, I am not motivated to break a world record, but I am driven (like that pun?) to make sure that women don't get a bad rep for their skills on the road. Keep pushing, ladies!

One gear at a time, we can all #DoBetter!

MM :)

#FoodBabe: Only Americans Eat Yoga Mat

Always intrigued by the things that are included in the Nutrition Facts columns located on the back of the products that I purchase, I actively research the names and labels that I am not certain about. I was not always like this until I had my first experience at a Food Market. To be clear: a local Market is NOT a Grocery Store. Yes, you purchase food items at both locations, however, the experience is different as you are more likely to find better quality at a market. If you can't tell where this is headed, I'll keep it short and let you know that I'm an advocate for Organically Grown Products. While it does not, yet, conveniently fit into my college-student, part-time working budget, it is something that I am willing to invest in because, ultimately, it is my health that matters.

This video that I discovered is of a food blogger - FoodBabe (she's awesome!) - who has done a great deal of research herself, and found that there is something different about the food in America, in comparison to other countries.

     

Food is not meant to be a "filler." We eat with for a reason: to replenish and nourish our bodies. Food intake has become a topic of discussion over the last decade, especially since obesity has hit an all time high - - and in our country, in particular. It is crucial for people to be aware of the things that they do that can, potentially, have negative long-term affects on their bodies so that they can prevent them. If you do not pay attention to what is in the food you eat, you put yourself at risk... for a whole list of things that is too long to type in this limited space. 

I have travelled abroad and the food is delicious, but not to die for. No food is worth dying over. Watch the video and make the necessary changes. 

One step at a time, we can all #DoBetter.

MM :)