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.
whoa whoaaaa that wrap looks so delicious~ to be honest, I didn’t even know all those ideas about the full moon to start with!
That is so cool about koi fish! I had no idea! I love learning random trivia. Too bad my memory isn’t that great, so I tend not to remember things I’ve learned, but when I hear them again, I get a little happy feeling. Hey…I knew that!! :)
Wow I had no idea koi lived that long!! I guess the new saying should be, if fish could talk, eh? :)
Yikes full moon tonight, I’m glad I posted to my blog this morning. There’s no telling what might happen later :)
I learned that in 2007, the average American consumes 33 pounds of cheese a year, partly due to increased portion sizes compared to 100 years ago (back then the cheese intake was 4-5 pounds a year) but mostly due to excessive pizza consumption!
Gross!
200 years?! whoaaaaa. That’s crazy.
I’ve learned to RELAX and ENJOY my summer. :D
that’s so interesting about koi fish! they are beautiful fish, but i had no idea about their longevity and personality. cool!
well i had NO idea about those fish! i have learned thats its REALLY important t o be happy at your job! I mean you spend more time there then lots of other places, and its important to feel wanted, hard working etc…yeahhhh thats what I realized! :)
Apparently koi are ridiculously expensive fish.That’s all I know about them. One of my friends has a family lawncare business and for April Fool’s his brother told him that he accidentally dumped fertilizer in a customer’s Koi pond and they would have to buy them all new Koi. Needless to say he wasn’t happy when he thought it was true.
1. Did not know that about Koi fish, but definitely pretty cool.
2. I’m totally blaming the full moon on not having electricity for over two hours this morning. And for me being up half the night. And for me being a little extra cranky with the hubby this week. And for the cold sore popping out on my lip. And for the stress I’ve been feeling, which is probably what sprouted the cold sore and is making me a little extra cranky with the hubby. :)
I totally blame my alarm malfunction on the full moon! Lol i wanted an extra few minutes of sleep so i set it for 4:20 but it accidentally set to PM instead of AM i somehow woke up, threw on clothes, grabbed my stuff and got to work 5 minutes before i was supposed to open!!
I totally tried to do yoga last night! i put on a dvd cause i knew i wont concentrate without one and i still only did like 3 minutes before i stopped lol
Thats pretty awesome about the koi fish, i never knew that!!
I did not know that about koi fish! Very cool, though. We have some (well, when I mean “we,” I mean the barn owner) in a pond at the barn (not the one the horses have access to, lol) and they Freaked. me. out. the first time I saw them. I never realized how HUGE the things are! I never really thought about fish having champion bloodlines, either. But…I guess it makes sense…I mean, there are for horses and dogs…now I just wonder if there are “fish shows.” i can only imagine…
re: honeymoon….uh-oh. I remember looking at the calendar at work the other day after having a surplus of kooky customers at work…but must have missed that it was a full moon coming. Glad I won’t be there…
Its so nice to “meet” you too!! First things first. I love spring rolls in peanut sauce. This is going in the “to-do” file. Second, last night I set up my tripod on the patio and tried so hard to capture that beautiful full moon. Note to self: read up on camera settings for full moon. I don’t think I got one shot. Too much light noise from below perhaps. Third, I wanted so much to go on that market photography trip with Penny!! Good for you and I cannot wait to read her blog and now yours when you all return. I almost went for it but I bought a new Canon and was afraid that I wouldn’t have it mastered well enough by July. You are going to have the time of your life I imagine!! Its coming up really soon!
Fun post :) I did not know that about koi fish- crazy! peanut sauce is definitely out of this world good. Something I learned yesterday- you should put meat tenderizer on jelly fish stings.
I knew that koi fish are awesome, but had no idea they could live so long!
On my recent honeymoon in Puerto Rico, I learned that parrots (specifically Macaws) can live up to 100 years, and that they usually choose a human life partner- frequently a parrot will pass away very quickly after it’s human does, or if it’s separated from it’s human… So crazy!
Recently, I’ve been learning about BREAD while working at the bakery. I love learning the science behind baking bread and sweets. I love learning how to EAT it too :)
I love koi fish!! I have a Pisces tattoo and the fish are koi fish. They’re supposed to represent perseverance.
Something I’ve learned recently is actually along the lines of what you’re learning. I’m not 100% happy with where my life is taking me, and I’m more satisfied when I picture my life with more food, nutrition, and creativity. I’m a pretty opinionated person, especially when it comes to food and health. I’m considering making some major changes to my life path pretty soon.
And the tofu looks fantastic, can’t wait to make up a batch!