I’ve learned some new things recently and thought I’d fill you in on my little tidbits:
1. I was recently chatting with a coworker who breeds koi fish. She told me that koi fish can live for over 200 years! I was in shock. Yes, they can live for centuries with common life expectancies being in the 25-30 year range.
That’s a far cry from any of the fish I had growing up in which a “long life” was anything more than a month before they were flushed down the toilet had a burial at sea.
My coworker told me that they have personalities, they will “come” to her as she walks along the edges of her pond, and that there are champion bloodlines and that people pass koi fish down through the generations. I had no idea!
2. I realized it’s a full moon on June 15th (t0morrow).
I have previously posted before about Full Moons but thought I’d touch on it for new readers and remind everyone that if things seem a little off the next few days, the moon may be to blame.
During a Full Moon, the world is filled with excess prana, or life force energy. Technological or mechanical glitches are notorious during Full Moons. Computer problems, car problems, appliances breaking.
For example, during this month’s full moon my ice maker in my fridge broke and the next month during a full moon my microwave broke.
Those who are traditional yogis don’t tend to practice during full moons because although we feel we “have tons of energy” to practice, it’s not a calm and centered energy. It’s more of a manic, chaotic energy and we are prone to emotional upset like crying or feeling very uncerented if we practice when the moon is full.
Conversely, during new moons where there is excess apana (downward pulling energy) we don’t typical practice because we are much more heavy-filling, sluggish, tired, and just don’t have the uplifting energy to sustain a nice practice.
But full moons are not all about glitches and insomnia and excess energy. Many people believe that Full Moons are a time of good luck and good fortune.
3. I’ve learned that Peanut Sauce makes everything better.
Peanut Sauce Baked Tofu is one such example.
As are fresh vegan spring rolls dipped in 2 minute peanut sauce
4. I recently came to the realization that photography + writing + food is going to play a significant role in my life. And things keep happening that are guiding me down this path even farther. And I am so happy about it!
5. I learned that it’s possible to eat Chocolate every day, in some form, and never really tire of it. Or of cookie dough.
No Bake Coconut & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
From my last post, Blogging 104, I am glad that it was helpful and many of you told me you were extra excited to see the post pop up in your ‘Reader. Thanks for telling me that.
I always wonder if certain posts will be a bore-fest for the non-bloggers who are readers, but it’s only one post and for those of you who are bloggers, new bloggers, or contemplating starting a blog, I’m glad I can shed some light on things you had questions about such as running giveaways or receiving free products.
Questions:
1. Did you know that about Koi Fish?
I am still shocked! But that helps explain why koi fish are a popular tattoo. They live on for centuries, have personalities, and there is so much deep meaning associated with them; as is the case with tattoos.
2. What have you learned recently?
I’ve also learned that I need to push back from my desk chair and go enjoy a nice run!
P.S. Thanks for your NuNaturals Stevia Giveaway entries! Enter to get your sweet on.
Every time you post those fresh spring roll pictures, it makes me want to eat them. I bought a packet of the wrappers recently, so hopefully I’ll get around to making them soon. I love simple, fresh food and in the past few months I’ve realised that now I actually prefer that, for the most part, to the sorts of things I used to crave and eat regularly – so what I’ve learnt is that eating healthily isn’t really that difficult once you start. Give your body the right fuel, and it’ll start asking for it.
I think it’s so exciting to learn new things! Those spring rolls look so so tasty, I can’t wait to try your recipe!
I knew koi were super special (my parents have several big ones in their backyard pond), but I don’t think I knew they lived so long. heh, probably because my parents fishies get carried off by the big cranes.
I learned today about tethering my camera to my computer, so I can see photos immediately!! I am so flippin excited about this. :D you can do this with light-room, you should try it!!
I learned a long time ago that What You Focus On Gets Bigger… so we should focus on the positive! :) (one of my favorite quotes…)
Good Night!!
I learned about this at my Food Photography class with Matt & Adam and watched them shoot teathered. Super cool!
I keep meaning to make spring rolls and don’t. Ugh. Life getting in the way of eating. ;)
Those spring rolls look AMAZING girl :)
well they tasted amazing and the pic is like a year old and not really proud of it but hey, recycled photography happens on busy days :)
Hope NOLA is treating you right!
Yes, I did in fact know that. And they can also get very large.
But the question is, how did I know that? Well, once upon a time, about 10.5 years ago, I ended up on jury duty. And I got picked. For a koi trial.
Yep. The local produce truck driver hit a fire hydrant next to the local koi sales place, blowing cold chlorinated water into the ponds, killing all of the fish. INcluding the family pet, that was 150 years old. Our job was to decide how much all of these fish were worth. The family business had no official records of what they paid for any of the fish.
$367,500, in case you were wondering.
ok now THAT is some fun trivia! Thank you for sharing!! the 150 yr old family pet. classic!
Ok, I assumed Koi fish lived a bit longer than goldfish considering how big they get but 200 years!? How is that possible? What other living animal has that kind of life span? That’s insane!
I never knew that about koi fish!!! That is such a fun fact!!! I remember your full moon posts last year. So cool, I am totally into that stuff.
I’ve been forwarding lots of your recipes to friends lately who are new to eating healthier foods and they are loving them. I just got a pregnant friend who now has to cut dairy out into noosh and sent her your post on it :-)
Needa catch up on your posts, beautiful lady :D Your girl is getting SO BIG and pretty, wow! :) You are blessed!
I know nothing about koi so this was so cool to read! I believe all living beings have personalities ;)
Enjoy your evening!
Great post, lots of fun info.
1. Nope, pretty. Except the one in a friend’s pond have a much shorter life span thanks to herons making meals out of them!
2. Too much sugar makes me cranky, tempeh is very friendly on the digestive system, a co-worker needs more deodorant, and Ani Phyo is 40!
all of your #2 are cracking me up…and i knew that about ani, amazing, huh!
ack! thanks for the warning about the full moon. i am going to mind my p’s and q’s tomorrow…
So cool about koi fish! I associate koi fish with Chinese restaurants because in the Philippines (where I grew up), almost all the big Chinese restaurants had koi fish in a small pond! I’ve always known this but this week I re-learned it again: that everything happens for a reason :)
Your info. about full moons reminded me of my teaching days. The first thing we’d say if the kids were off the wall was, “Is it a full moon or something?” :-)
I didn’t know that about Koi fish — that is incredible! I used to (and still do) want Koi fish — I think they are just beautiful! And I loved reading that they have their orn personalities — that is so cool.
How exciting for you about the food + photography + writing. You are definitely passionate about those topics and it shows.
NEVER knew that about koi fish! It really is interesting how we’re constantly learning random tidbits of information. :)
While I’m sure I’ve learned something new today, I can’t think of anything right now!
Wow, I had no idea koi live that long! They do seem to have personalities though, they’re very curious too! I like to play with the koi in the little pond at my favorite sushi restaurant.
I’ve learned all kinds of things recently. I actually posted my “23 lessons in 23 years” for my birthday last week. I’m still learning what I really want to do and how to create my career even though I’m feeling a little restless right now and caught in between all my ventures. Maybe it’s the full moon.