Interviewing one the the nicest Flight Attendants in the sky!

Lindsay Whittle sits down with

Dario Paris for an Interview

What made you want to be a Flight Attendant?

Lindsay says:

Ummm I always had this fascination with planes...and I wanted to work with anything that had to do with aviation.

Why be a Flight Attendant?

Lindsay says:

Because its f@king awesome lol. Hello sitting on the beach with a cocktail in hand ohh hell yeahs

anddddddddddddd gettin paid for that. Perfect!!!

When did you start flying?

Lindsay says:

I started in Oct of 2004 so I was 20.

What are some of the best layovers you've had?

Lindsay says:

I would have to say one of my best layovers was a visit to Ponta Delgada..we had a few days there so we rented a car and just toured the island..swam in the hot springs..very nice..Also, my very first overseas flight to Paris..Seeing the Eiffel Tower..WOW

Coffee, Tea or Me?

Lindsay says:

ME LOL

What is your favorite quote?

Lindsay says:

"Everything happens for a reason"

Have you ever caught anyone at the mile high club?

Lindsay says:

Not as of yet..why anyone would want to do anything in those nasty lavs is beyond me..I have seen some freaky hand action under blankets tho.

What is the last book you read?

Lindsay says:

The last book i read was "Why Men Love Bitches"

What kind of people do you dislike?

Lindsay says:

I hate hypocrites and I see alot of that especially with work...I dont like people who are nice to you face to face but then can go behind your back and say something different...Also, I have no time for selfish people who think everything is about them and them only.

If I came to your home and looked in your refrigerator, what would i find?

Lindsay says:

You would find ALOT of water...green monster energy drinks..fruit..and if you looked in the freezer you would find candy...yes i like to freeze my candy.

What advice would you give someone who wants become a flight attendant?

Lindsay says:

I would say don't even think twice about the opportunity..It's an amazing career..you meet hundreds of people per flight..travel the world..work with different people everyday all while getting paid for it..its a job that doesn't even feel like work

Ok heres the last question I promise! If you could give out any advice to anyone what would it be?

Lindsay says:

My advice to people... I always say "you only live once!" So don't be afraid to take a chance, try something new...and nothing good comes without some sort of fight or struggle but it all works out in the end.

My Favorite Quote

"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my 
best."

Marilyn Monroe

One on One with the One and Only!

Fashion Jeweler

Margie Valcarcel sits down

with Dario Paris for an Interview

What inspires you to make jewelry?

Margie says:

I like to sometimes disconnect my self from the world, and transform colors and precious stones in a form of art that not only we hang on the walls but places where we can appreciate it all day long.

When did you start making jewelry?

Margie says:

I started when i was 13 years old. I always liked to do art and crafts but i believe jewelry making is my passion. Step by step i learned different techniques and styles creating different designs.

What music do you like to listen to when your working on your designs? Would you say you have any musical influences?

Margie says:

Well I love the violin, when I was a child I used to play it. So everytime I want to relax I like to listen to classical music.

What are some hot colors we will see in jewelery for the summer of 2010?

Margie says:

Quartz with sterling silver or white gold mixed with light colors, like rose, marine green, turquoise, lilac and baby yellows...

What materials are used in your designes? And where do you get them from ?

Margie says:

I work with diverse materials such as sterling silver, quartz, murano etc. I like to influence my heritage into my designs so i get my materials from Peru.

What is your favorite quote?

Margie says:

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who dont and believe that everithing happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. no body said it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it. (unknown)

What is the last book you read?

Margie says:

Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin

How do you like to give back to the community?

Margie says:

I work with children with autism.

My hobby is jewelry but in the real world I work with children with autism.

What kind of people do you dislike?

Margie says:

I don't like selfish people that think the world revolves around them and people who negatively judge others with out giving them a chance to get to know them and I really can't stand liars and hypocrites.

If I came to your home and looked in your refrigerator, what would i find?

Margie says:

Yogurt, cheese, soy milk, usually something with chocolate and lots of fruit!

So would you say you live a healthy life style?

Margie says:

OH YEAH! Hahaha Usually when im not eating pizza :D But yeah I'm always trying to eat healthy... whole wheats, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and a lot of fruit and vegetables!

What advice would you give someone who wants to live a healthy life style like yours?

Margie says:

If you eat junk your going to be fat and ugly! Hahaha Im kidding! You just have to include a lot of whole grains in your diet as well as fruits and vegetables accompanied by exercise at Least twice a week.

Where do you want to travel to and why?

Margie says:

I want to travel all around the world hahaha but i really want to go to

Greece for the beautiful beaches, Italy for the delicious foods, France for the shopping and the cheese and wine, switzerland for the skiing and Australia so i can see the kangaroos hahaha!!

Ok heres the last question I promise! If you could give out any advice to anyone what would it be?

Margie says:

My best advice...SMILE! LAUGH! LAUGH OUT LOUD! LAUGH UNTIL YOU START CRYING! Live your life to the fullest!

Peruvian Entree - Potatoes in Peanut Sauce

"PAPAS CON MANI"

Prep time: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound of golden potatoes

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 cup aji amarillo paste or medium-spicy chili paste

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup real peanut butter

1/4 cup evaporated milk

2 hard boiled eggs, halves

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes whole in salted water. Drain and cool potatoes. Peel and slice in halves. (These can be prepared a day before.)

2. Saute onions in a skillet coated with cooking spray until softened. Add the garlic and aji amarillo paste, stirring frequently. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, as needed to keep sauce moist.

3. Stir together peanut and evaporated milk. Pour into the skillet, stirring constantly until all ingredients are combined.

4. Place potato halves over some whole lettuce leaves. Pour peanut sauce over potato halves.

5. Serve with hard boiled egg halves.

This is one of the many ways you can prepare this recipe.

Peanuts in Peruvian Cuisine

Peanuts are common ingredients
in Peruvian Creole cuisine reflecting the marriage of native ingredients and ingredients introduced to Europeans. In one example peanuts are roasted along with hot peppers (both native to South America) and blended with roasted onions, garlic and oil to make a smooth sauce poured over boiled potatoes. This dish is especially famous in the city of Arequipa and is know as "Papas con Ocopa". Another example combines a similar mixture with sauteed seafood or boiled and shredded chicken in the form of a fricassee. There dishes are generally known as "Ajis" such "Aji de Gallina" (which i will be posting the recipe for this another time)

During Colonial times, the Spanish in Peru learned to use ingredients like peanuts in substitution for nuts which were unavailable in Peru. It is well documented that Spanish cuisine makes extensive use of almonds, pine nuts and other nuts, in ground or paste form, combined with rice, meats and vegetables to create dishes like Rice Pilaf. However, almonds, pine nuts, chestnuts, walnuts, etc. are too expensive or unobtainable in some parts of Peru. Peruvians have adapted by using nuts native to their region such as peanuts.

Although the peanut is not a nut, it may be argued that the Conquistadors used peanuts along with local Peruvian ingredients to emulate their ancestral cuisine in the absence of expensive almonds, chestnuts, walnuts and pine nuts. I will be posting Peruvian recipes in the weeks to come.

Dario Paris XOXO

Aspiring Mask

Hey Everyone.

Here is some information about the benefits of doing an aspiring mask once or twice a week.

An aspirin mask will save you lots over some of the most expensive and popular ingrown hair, blemish and redness removal products. How? Aspirin is commonly one of the active ingredients to get rid of the redness and the bumps because it contains salicylic acid, a powerful exfoliator to polish off dead skin cells; allowing the ingrown hair to release.

Salicylic acid's deep exfoliating action can take moisture along with it. Unless the skin is dehydrated of lacking water, oily skin types should be okay mixing it with water. Otherwise you can add Jojoba oil, a vegetable oil closest to the sebum oil that humans produce, to help replenish lost moisture for normal to dry skin.

Honey is not only sweet to eat but has a natural hydrating, antimicrobial, antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Honey in the recipe will help ward off bacteria so the area doesn't become infected, moisturize the skin and reduce swelling. All very much needed.

When and Where NOT to use:

If you are allergic to any of the mask ingredients or salicylic acid, if your pregnant, breast feeding or have any medical condition that has you avoid aspirin.

An area that has been waxed or had a salicylic acid, glycolic or an enzyme product applied in the last four days.

Irritated. inflamed, cut or sunburned skin should also be avoided. This is only a reference guide, please check with your doctor or dermatologist if you have any questions!

Mask materials you will need:

- Regular non coated aspirin.

- A small container to mix your mask in.

-Honey, aloe or moisturizer for the face.

Step 1

Place 2 to 3 non coated aspirin tablets in your small container. Place 3 drops of water on each tabled so they start disintegrating. (Don't add too much water or else it will become to mushy and watery and wont work.) They will automatically dissolve in a few minutes.

NOTE:

The texture of this should be grainy like sugar.

Step 2

Once the non coated aspirin tablets have dissolved, add about a tablespoon of honey or moisturizer to the dissolved aspirin tablets in your container and mix.

Step 3

Apply the mixture to your face and neck avoiding the eye area at all times.

Step 4

Wait 10 minutes. Then rinse the mask off in a gentle circular motion. This is a great exfoliating mask so take advantage of it.

Step 5

Tone and moisturize with your favorite products. I like to use the Khiels calendula toner and Khiels Ultimate facial moisturizer.

This mask exfoliates dead skin cells on the face leaving it radiant and glowing. It also minimizes redness and blemishes. You will notice and improvement to your skin right away.

Use this mask no more than once or twice a week as your skin will grow tolerant.

XOXOdee

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