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alice

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I went to see Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland with maiki and we both really enjoyed it. I don’t usually read reviews but still managed to hear that folks were not very impressed. I was always a fan of the stories and films but tried to keep an open mind going into the theatre. I thought that this version was very endearing and Mia Wasikowska is my favorite Alice. We squealed when we heard Alan Rickman’s voice and loved Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. Of course it was wacky but it is what it is! <3

academy of sciences

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I visited the California Academy of Sciences yesterday for the first time with Jason and Joanna. We had found out that teachers (and other heroes!) receive free admission until March 15th. It was easier to get to than I had thought and we ended up taking the N Muni train pretty much directly to Golden Gate Park. I loved all of the exhibits and was happy to see lots of frogs and alligator/crocodiles! I took a few pictures of fish, frogs and such but most did not come out that great. We were all laughing about their albino crocodile that looked like he was made of stone. We confirmed that he was alive but he is very lazy. I would like to return when I have more time to spend. Also the Japanese Tea Garden is very close by and visiting there is a must!

foodies can save the world

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I am so happy. I just watched the TED talks with Jamie Oliver and I love him and all that he is doing. If you haven’t seen it go watch it now!
As a lifelong sufferer of IBS I am always thinking about food and the way it makes me feel. I didn’t grow up cooking and have never taken Home Ec. but once I figured out that I could solve all of my health problems my paying attention to what I ate my life changed. I love to read recipes and modify them to my own tastes. I love to grocery shop, especially at my favorite local markets. And I am whole heartedly attached to the movement of teaching our children about food. I have seen first hand that children can love vegetables, and all kinds of food for that matter. I really want to inspire the children at my school to take care of themselves by modeling and teaching them about the importance of good health from clean water, exercise and healthy food. It is so important and not a difficult undertaking.