#in case it isn't clear they're watching a bird video on youtube and no birds were harmed in the making of this video

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They're so in synch, and so utterly captivated

Left lil boy is Rex (Snowshoe), right lil boy is Cody (Siamese)

Cats tag: #YukiPriASLKittens

#YukiPriASLKittens #cats of tumblr #cats #kittens #Cat!Rex #Cat!Cody #snowshoe cat #siamese cat #birds #in case it isn't clear they're watching a bird video on youtube and no birds were harmed in the making of this video #but just look at their lil dark ears go!! #they kept trying to see where the birds went off screen... #they're doing their best

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It's the weekend, guys, hope you're having a relaxing and enjoyable time! I caught up with B over beers, crispy prawn paste chicken wings, luncheon meat omelette, garlic kailan stirfry and freshly made salted egg yolk fried fish skin, served with rice.

Salted egg yolk sauce/gravy first became popular here a few years ago and good grief, they're SO delicious and addictive whether cooked with crab, chicken, pork ribs or jumbo prawns 🤤 Nowadays, one can buy packs of salted egg yolk fish skin or potato chips from the supermart; having them freshly made is best though!

Also had a tasty meal with the family. We checked out Hakkon, a healthy food restaurant located at Kinex. I had the salmon mentaiki bowl - salmon sashimi, mentaiki, cherry tomatoes, mashed avocado, cucumbers, seaweed, sea kelp, lettuce and an onsen egg served over rice. It was so yummy!!! 😍

In case you're interested, here's the link to the health benefits of sea kelp, including blood clot reduction, so if you want to try reducing the risk of stroke the natural way, check it out 🙂

Besides eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods (including sea kelp), regular exercise also helps to thin the blood. Whilst they're not surefire ways to prevent chronic illness, it's still helpful to do what we can to take care of ourselves. The same goes for the coronavirus - nothing is 100% guaranteed, but we can still try to keep our resistance levels up by eating well, being active, having adequate rest, as well as getting some sun and fresh air.

Over our bowl meals, I encouraged my parents, as well as Little Bro and his wifey to take a stroll in the garden at the family home or at nearby parks. Just as we sun our bedding to clear out germs and bacteria, getting a dose of Vitamin D whenever we can is good for us. Plus, it's relaxing to unplug and get away from the hustle and bustle that is daily life. With the current situation, we need this more than ever.

Going strong into February and showing that exercise isn't just about the tired old New Year New You cliché for them are curvy babes such as..........

Anna like I've never seen her! It's lovely sharing what she's been doing again after so long, especially when I hope to include more visibly plus women leading the active life. With that same determined gleam in her eye, this fiery glamazon completed a gruelling circuit. As always, I'm rooting for her as she inspires more curvy women to get strong and even stronger 👊

Also visibly plus and equally impressive is reality star Whitney, going down the traditional heavy lifting and squating route. The good news? Her trainers are inclusive and, in her words, 'ALL bodies are welcome.' So if you're looking for a safe space to workout without the risk of ridicule or humiliation - and everyone deserves this - go take a peek at her post!

Next we have Jolene, using some equipment that I know absolutely nothing about. Told you I don't gym! 😅 She, Anna, Whitney and several other curvy babes know their way around fitness centres and equipment far better than me. You know what? Good for them! If it's an activity which they enjoy, why not?

Finally, me likey likey a good dance so.......

Starting with Chloe's gentle ballet moves. Here, she improvises so that anyone who wishes to practise at home can do so rather than specially set aside precious time to head to the studio for classes - very helpful for everyday women like me who have our plates full.

Think this is just another boring old group full of straight size peeps? Look closer and you'll spot the curvy girl executing those moves with the same fluidity and expertise as the rest. Mixed weight dancing is especially enjoyable to watch because of the message of unity behind each performance.

Now speaking of mixed weight dancing... I can't leave out the epitome of finesse now, can I?

I spy the amazing Amanda LaCount of @amandalacount, upping the flirt-o-meter by another 1,000 volts! ⚡⚡⚡ Smooth as ever, this babe is dancing in Lady Gaga's new Stupid Love video! I just watched that splendid MV on Youtube and wow, the energy is 💥💥💥

This ol' bird doesn't know what is the current trend that defines 'wellness'. All I know is that it has existed way before social media entered our lives.

During my early formative years, heavy lifting was done by Olympians. Everyday folks took their kids to the park or playground and played games like police-and-thief, hide-and-seek, hopscotch, tiao pi jin (jump rope using a long rope made from rubber bands), got on the swings, slides and seesaws, as well as played sports like badminton, table tennis, cycling, roller skating, canoeing and basketball.

Food-wise, each culture did their own thing. We Chinese had our stirfries, seafood or meat congee with eggs, specialty herbal tonic soups and stews, as well as steamed dishes. We had a slice of cheese or a glass of milk in the morning and before bed. Dessert was fruit served after dinner.

Parents made sure kids did their homework, got adequate play time, some TV or music time, then it was early to bed if we had school the next day.

And that was it. Wellness. None of the fancy shmancy stuff that's so popular on social media, guys. So there's no need for anyone to feel left out; we can all practise varying degrees of it at home without the pressure of following what influencers espouse. It isn't meant to be stressful; otherwise, that defeats the purpose of wellness, doesn't it? 🙂

Till the next post, stay sweet!

#goldenconfidence #itsmyconfidence #positivity #positivethoughts #positivemind #positivelife #positiveliving #bepositive #positivevibes #positivelifestyle #visiblyplus #visiblyplussize