Mar 17, 2009

Irish Traditions
There are many Irish traditions people follow to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and other Irish occasions, although not all of them are historically accurate. Some of the Irish customs people are more familiar with include wearing green, eating Irish food and drinking beer. Actually wearing green is strictly a U.S. custom, as the color green is considered unlucky in Ireland. Green is connected to the old green flag and a time when Ireland was not free. Americans have embraced their own St. Patrick's Day tradition of drinking large amounts of Irish beer or green beer, which has no real historical Irish references at all. Another new St. Patrick's Day tradition started by school children is pinching classmates who don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day. This tradition has grown with the times, and even if you aren't a school child, beware on St. Patrick's Day if you aren't wearing green!

Mar 11, 2009

... and lately, it's been too difficult to get back on. I've been eating more carbohydrates, mostly in the form of bread/pastries, and lots of chocolate, and piles and piles of tortilla chips. I partly blame my monthly friend that I've fallen - my cravings - but really it's a lack of strong-will, or a will enough to overcome the huge cravings I have whilest on le rag.

I will persevere - check back in another week or two.