Silent Sundays

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I'm still on the road and sans internet which is why comments are still turned off. However, I did want to share this pre-scheduled post that highlights life in my little corner of the world. Enjoy the pics and I wish you all a peaceful Sunday. (: 

G for GELOTOLOGY

Gelotology is the science of mirthful laughter and its effects on the body from a psychological and physiological perspective. This discipline was first studied by psychiatrists, although some doctors in antiquity recommended laughter as a form of medical treatment. (Source)

Studies have shown that laughter can:

• relax the entire body,
• boost the immune system,
• reduce physical pain and stress levels, 
• help the brain regulate levels of dopamine as well as stress hormones: cortisol and epinephrine. (Source)
• increase blood flow throughout the body and improve functions of blood vessels which is good for the heart (Source)

Other great G_ology words:

Ghostology: The scientific study of ghostly phenomena.

Graphopathology: A branch in psychology that studies handwriting as a symptom of mental or emotional disorder. It can also be described as the interpretation of personality disorders from a study of handwriting. (Source)

And this is exactly why I never write by hand. Seriously, my handwriting is so bad, I scare myself. It's typing only for this crazy loon, or Morse code: 

-.. . ... -.-. .-. .. -... . / - .... . / ... --- ..- -. -.. / --- ..-. / .- / ..- -. .. -.-. --- .-. -. / ..-. .- .-. -


Also, smoke signals. 
Hand over the matches. 
I gotta do the grocery list.
Trust me.

Lockmeupology: Happy Holidays

I'll be traveling with my family during the Christmas holiday, so I'll be taking a blogging break.

I truly wish you all a fantastic, safe and happy holidays. 

And have FUN on New Years Eve! 

and then tell me all about it (;

But before I go, I want to leave you all with these inspiring words from Grumpy Cat.

I love Grumpy Cat, possibly because I can 

relate all too well at times.

:D

And never forget...

Have a good one and see you all in January. (;