Yummy yummy in my tummy!

My dad's spicy ginger chai latte yummm! I would fly down from Antartica to drink my dad's chai! he balances out just the right amount of ginger with cream, tea leaves and spices, its pure delicious heaven.  Nothing beats waking up to the aroma of my dad's delicious chai.  Aaaannndd to top it off...it healthy! it provides a burst of nutrients for the digestive and respiratory system. For details check this out: http://www.livestrong.com/article/251801-what-are-the-benefits-of-drinking-chai-tea/

I've tried to replicate it but I've never managed to get it just right.  Either too much ginger or less cream..something is always off.  I'm sure that has nothing to do with the fact that I cant cook to save my life. 

Accctttually I take that back..I can cook.  Just not a wide variety of dishes but you know I cook.  Like for example, I make a fine fried rice. Its the only thing I've tried to cook and I did it.  So its not that I cant cook..its more like I haven't really tried. The reason why I havent really tried? well I never have the patience for it and besides my family is full of genius cooks and someone needs to be the taster, being the youngest and accident prone especially in the kitchen..that role is occupied by yours truly..but I've watched my siblings and my parents, I've picked up a few tricks from everybody so I'm sure cooking is a piece of cake..heh get it? piece of cake? o.O

"Support Bacteria, its the only culture some people have"

I love microbiology.  Its a broad diverse mysteriously fascinating subject.  What is the fundamental core of microbiology? well microorganisms, such as bacteria! These guys have a bad rep..they are primarily known for all the infections and diseases..which is fair but they also need to be recognized for there vital role in the sustenance of our very own ecosystem and existence.  Bacteria are the oldest living microorganisms on earth, these single celled organisms have learned to thrived and adapt to our changing climate.  Their goal in life is to quantify, and in that process they have established fascinating interactions with their environment, and other organisms, such as ourselves: Humans.

Generally, the human race is a very proud race.  We claim to be the smartest, the best evolution has to offer right? but who really is responsible for our smarts..lets dig into science a bit.  In general, there are about 10x more bacterial cells than human cells on our bodies...which in terms of DNA, our genetic code for existence, well to quote Bonnie Bassler "you have 100x more bacterial genes playing a role in you or on you all your life." So that make us about 10% human and about 90% bacterial.  Mind=blown...these bacteria that thrive on us should not be taken for granted.  They are the caretakers of our very existence.  They protect us, help us digest our food, supply us with nutrition,  constantly upgrading and educating our immune system, warding off pathogenic microbes..all in a days work while maintaining an intricate balance to keep us healthy.  So the real workers behind our smarts, I would argue are bacteria...if we didnt have them...well we simply wouldn't exist. 

I could go on forever so in conclusion..I'll leave you with this picture: 

Have a great day from your friendly neighborhood microbiologists ;)

-Mira

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good..

You know that place in your head, where you've locked away all the embarrassing things that you have done which you would never want to admit to...yupe that box that's stashed amidst other boxes in your frontal lobe, probably all the way in the back..well my brain has decided to open it..so this morning I find myself randomly laughing out loud to the most random of memories that I am quite certain I had decided to never revisit again.  Let me tell you..my brain would write a great comedy.

In the process of recollecting these random memories, I realize my mind has an endless capacity for useless information like for example, dueling is legal in Paraguay..did you know that? however, only if both parties are registered blood donor.  I dont duel..I dont watch dueling..the only dueling match I've ever seen is from one of my all time favorite movies, The Princess Bride, which didnt take place in paraguay.. so here's to random memories, and useless information, they certainly add to my brains personality..

Speaking of brains and zombies...you guys should check out the new zynga game, Zombie Swipeout...but be warned the game is totally addicting..play only if you have time to spare..

Thanks for reading..till next time..Mira's is signing out :)

My very first thoughts..

Here we go: im starting a blog =) Im so curious to see what I'll be exploring.  I don't intend to have a set theme or topic to discuss.  I'll just write and knowing me probably about the most random things that pop into this fascinating structure that rests on my shoulders...my mind.

First random thought: "..."

You'll come to find, I use "..." allot.  Its a curious thing.  I don't quite like to use it but I do, and once I do I'm reluctant to delete it.  So maybe this blogging business will get rid of that weird habit of mine. In the mean time, what i've started lately is to start reducing the number of dots I do..instead of 3 im starting to just insert 2 (..) and boy will it create major confusion when I drop to just 1.

well thats it for today...things to do, people to see... thanks for reading! :)
-Mira