Green tea you say?

Well ladies I am back on it. The green tea that is. I have as of recently let every habit ( good ones mind ) like, working out, eating lots of vegetables and drinking water quietly retire to the back of my mind, along with anything else that remotely seems good for me! And much to my annoyance have subsequently noticed my health deteriorate along with it. My tonsils at the moment seem to be rivalling eachother as to who can swell larger and become the most painful to me in the shortest time! * faints *.

Anyhoooo, since I am back on the green tea I thought it would be good to list a few of the reasons why a wee cuppa the green stuff is good for you and yours. Hopefully this will put the rocket I so very need up my arse to get back on track. Yes, I said arse. Which by the way is needing body brushed. The list grows larger AND more boring by the moment. Ok, tea.

▶ it rehydrates you better than water.
▶ it reduces high blood pressure. ( start now and Christmas might NOT kill you )
▶ it boosts immunity against illness. ( tonsils beware )
▶ it is full of anti oxidants.
▶ it burns fat and allows for prolonged exercise. ( sorry what? It burns fat? * makes and drinks 8 litres * )
▶ it lowers stress while boosting brain power. ( if making your own tea is too stressful ask someone else )
▶ it prevents tooth decay and bad breath. ( halitosis anyone? )
▶ it protects lungs and liver against smoking and alcohol. ( I know what you're thinking, and NO )
▶ it has ZERO calories! ( have it wit some cake? )
▶ it is great for your complexion.
▶ it is a great anti ageing cure. ( * cancels Botox appointment * )
▶ it can prevent cancer.
▶ it can boost memory. ( thankgod because I have forgotten why I'm doing this post )
▶ it can strengthen bones.

So if those are not some good reasons to get your gums around a cup then I don't know what is! I would also like to campaign to our local Starbucks to start doing the green tea frapps, you lot up for it? I have made hats with big straws sticking out them so the staff will notice us!!! Ok now I'm just going to put up some green tea image fun to inspire both myself and you lot to embrace the power of the tea!!!!

Have a green day, love Topknot.
Xxxxxx

Sunday Bow

Fringey, I'm glad your weekend is looking up after fudgetastic Friday! I felt so sorry reading that post, although I totally giggled a bit! At least you had Zebby for company - man's best friend indeed!

Great news Re Monsoon interview - superstition, supersmischen! Loving your inspiration pictures so much, although I will need to go in for a look as I happen to know Monsoon offers a very generous friends and family discount... So, you know, don't forget your friends if you get it!

I'm far too early for work (stupid Sunday bus service) so I'm relaxing in Starbucks reading a rather smashing book - The Constant Gardener - I picked it up at a book exchange the other day and have really enjoyed it so far. I'm sure I saw the movie of it a while back, will need to re-watch when I've finished the book.

In some equally exciting news, last night I tried to dye my hair pastel-violet. I am loving the colours that have come out but it hasn't stuck to all of my hair so it's more like violet highlights, one more go tonight should do the trick! I'm not sure how well it will show up in the pictures, but it is very difficult to take a picture of your own not-so-long hair!

Knot, I am loving those candy apples! I totally agree with Marilena from Greece, they are just like Disneyland apples! I wonder what kind of caramels you could melt down, Werther's Originals? Tomorrow I'm hoping to go a visit to Costco to buy some giant pumpkins and sweets for Hallowe'en so I'll check out the caramels too!

Wow, just realised I've managed to pass half an hour blogging and it's nearly time for work! See you girls later,

Pastel-Violet Bow xxx