This post is going to be somewhat of a rant....about reading...

Now, I'm not much of a reader. NO, you won't see me curled up with a book. Honestly, I have a hard time sitting for long periods of time. This blog is more about reading descriptions when you are shopping on the internet, or reading descriptions about what a video is about on YouTube, reading emails that give directions or information, reading posts on Facebook, etc. 

In todays, world, when most people read, they skim read. I believe this is something the school system has taught. Not on purpose, but because the schools are so focused on children passing a test in a certain amount of time. The children have to read fast and look for specific information...maybe even reading the questions first so they can skim for the answers. 

When you skim read, you miss out on so many things. For example...I know many online shops have very good descriptions about their product. Sometimes, they will get emails asking certain questions about the product. If the shopper had actually read...not skim...but read the description, they would have had their questions answered. Some shoppers even buy something, then are disappointed when they receive their purchase. Why? Because if they had read about the product first, they would have seen that it was a small painting. They would have seen the dimensions were 6X6. But instead they assumed it was a large painting, one that was going to fit on the huge wall over the couch. 

I have posted on facebook before, and had someone start an argument, or try to call me out on something, only to find out we had the same outlook. If they would have read the post instead of skimming through it and jump to conclusions, they would have agreed with what I was saying.

Just the other day, I had someone comment on a post about how they couldn't see what I was doing. I posted a video about the process I use to pick out beads to make something. I mention in the video, and in the comments that this is NOT a tutorial, but an explanation...so no, you are not going to see HOW I put it together. 

Sorry for the rant, but I do wish we would all take time to actually read what is being said. I am just as guilty about this as anyone else, but if we want to make sure we understand what we are getting in the mail, or watching on TV, YouTube, etc, or what what someone is really saying, we need to read the entire thing.

Are We Vitamin D Deficient?

Over half the population is Vitamin D deficient. This affects all ethnic groups across the planet. 

Research supports the possible role of vitamin D against cancer, heart disease, fractures and falls, autoimmune diseases, influenza, type-2 diabetes, and depression.

So....how are we suppose to get our Vitamin D? Well....Vitamin D is also called the Sunshine Vitamin, so the main way is through outdoor activity.

Whether walking, riding your bike, gardening, spending time at the park, or just hanging out in your own backyard are just a few of the ways to get your Vitamin D.

Can you get your recommend amount of Vitamin D in other ways? According to The US National Library of Medicine....

"Obtaining sufficient vitamin D from natural food sources alone is difficult. Consumption of vitamin D-fortified foods and exposure to some sunlight are essential for maintaining a healthy vitamin D status. Dietary supplements might be required to meet the daily need for vitamin D in some group of people."

Of course, there is always a supplement you can take. Egg yokes; cheese; liver; fatty fish like tuna, mackerel, and salmon; are also good sources of Vitamin D. Many other foods are fortified with it too such as, dairy and cereals. All that being said...daily sunshine is the best way to get most of your Vitamin D

Not only is it good to get your sunshine vitamin through sunshine, but it's good to get outside for some good ole fresh air! Yes....our air quality it not what it use to be, but in most places it is much better than being inside with all those toxins that build up over time...but that is a whole other subject we can address some other time. 

I love the outdoors. I especially love being close to the water. The beach is my most favorite place to be. I love walking up and down the shoreline collecting seashells, I love watching the birds, and other animal life enjoying their presence...and yes, I even enjoy people watching, especially the kids running around, building sandcastles and being joyful.