I would like to share that I enjoyed gelato most days last week in Italy and here in Toronto. I ordered a small gelato on every occasion, which I am certain is enough. It was a surprise to me when I got tough on my mom and told her the rules were small gelato only when she told me she had eaten a medium gelato the day before. We have been enjoying gelato from Il Gelatiere http://www.ilgelatiere.ca/, Dolce http://dolcegelato.net/and Hotel Gelato www.hotelgelato.com as a family taste test and have discovered delicious, interesting flavours at each spot.
It is funny that I reiterated the small gelato rule to my mom, the person responsible for developing my habit of ordering small icecream and gelato. I grew up having ‘kiddie scoops’ of icecream only and carried the habit into adulthood. Being accustomed to having a small gelato or icecream, I find it is quite satisfying, especially in a cup eaten with a small spoon.
Enjoying gelato or icecream on a warm day is a treat that most of us love. Making Life Good recommends enjoying a small gelato or icecream (one a day or less)- the small gelato rule.
Ps. This article has some interesting history of sugar consumption and mentions the importance of our attitude towards the food we eat: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/sugar-the-evolution-of-a-forbidden-fruit/article19969475/
Famous or Infamous?
Through an interesting synchronicity of events, I was inadvertently photographed shopping with Dr. Blessyl Buan at lifestyle clothing retailer Lole recently. The article featured in the Globe and Mail is quite interesting: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/montreals-lole-takes-aim-at-struggling-lululemon-market/article18116318/
A close friend joked that I was famous and my response was I would prefer to be infamous with her for having ridiculously positive, kaleidoscopic vision to share expansive energy. Later that week I unknowingly met someone famous at a fundraiser and the question of famous and infamous came to me again. I feel that fame is what you are known for and infamy despite the negative connotation (perhaps a bit of mischief is good!) is the effect you create. Would you prefer to be famous or infamous-is an interesting philosophical question to consider for what you may wish to create in your life.
Ps. It is possible to be famous and infamous at the same time, like the current mayor of Toronto, who is so notorious that there is no need to name him or his many spectacular deeds.
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