Thankfull

...to my doctors. to my mother in law. to whoever supported me.

going through a disease called Endometriosis is not nice at all. It requires a lotof patience from your loved ones. Today, after few months my operation was done I m so grateful to my Doctor, he was great. I ve been reading about doctors who take the womb and the ovaries out of a woman to get rid of endometriosis but they dont even bother to clean the tumor properly. Stupid idiots. My doctor not only did a perfect job , he cleaned the whole 16 cm monster but He also managed to save my left ovary and reconstruct it, to the point that I went to see a Greek doctor at the University of London Hospital and after he did my scan he said, If I havent seen your scar I wouldnt be able to tell you ve been through a laparotomy. You are anatomically perfect.

By the way, my doctor is the director of Gynaecology at Villa Betania Hospital In Naples-Italy and I think every woman with any issues should invest in going to Naples and looking for his team to get treated, plus if you live in the UK , be aware that NHS does pay for surgeries in any country from the EU area.

God Bless Vila Betania.

I m sorry to inform you all but KLM is the worst ever airline company.
If you are about to buy a ticket from them please DONT.
If it happened to you that you are already booked one DO CANCEL it.
It s for your own good and safety.
They r unbelievable, just google the reviews on the internet than you can have and idea of what I m talking about.
I m not gonna write what they ve have done to me, because it s still very painful.

;(

My xmas shopping is very selfish.
I know in England is a must all this gift changing. Oh well, with me it doesnt work like that.

I love giving gifts, however I like to do so when I m sure the person whom will receive it will be pleased with what he/she gets.

If I have got a hint of what they like I buy it.There s nothing more strange than giving someone a gift and you see the person even liked it but doesnt really know what to do with it...(my paranoia I know)

I bought my self two pairs of Nina Peter Gloves, littler Chanel bag and a pair of golden trainers also from Chanel (I m broke like a joke now), Two Paul Smith scarves to my hubby and a weekend in a five stars spa in Essex cos I NEED IT BADLY!


I m still waiting for my Lara Bohinc jewellery to arrive and yes, that will be it.

happy xmas everyone.

is there anything worst than syraz wine? urgh!!!! dont think so. I was talking to a frined who happens to be the owner of the biggest wine shops chain in UK, and he also agreed with me that syraz is something disgusting.

why every single party or launching or vernissage I do they serve that shit to me?

move on guys, let s hit a bottle of brunello de montalcino at least!!

I am a big fan of figs, my mum has always been also!I remember we always had figs and aubergines at home all the time, these were the two thing we would eat almost every day. We never been fans of apples and stuff like that, my mother was always giving us apricots and dried figs, dates.

And after all these years far from her, I ve noticed I was not eating them anymore, this was like 3 months ago. Then I asked my hubby to go to the supermarket and get me plenty of them all. Mainly the figs, I have average 3 fresh figs a day. And it s incredible how this worked well on my body.

It detoxifies me, gives me more energy and it has made miracles to my skin.

Today I ve decided to google up the word FIG!

and look what came up:



Figs are thought to be originally from small Asia and are one of the first fruits cultivated ever.
It is said that humans could live on Figs alone as a source of food -- such is the goodness and nutrition in the fruit!

Figs are a rich source of calcium, iron, magnesium, Vitamin B6, and potassium. Figs are low in fat and high in fibre. They provide more fiber than any other common fruit or vegetable.
Figs have many health benefits. Fresh and dry figs are high in pectin, a soluble fibre that can reduce blood cholesterol. The fruit is also believed to have a laxative effect and can aid those who suffer from chronic constipation.


Listed below are some common problems and illnesses and how they can be avoided by the use of figs:

Insomnia
Figs contain a nutrient called tryptophan. This promotes good sleep and helps the brain use glucose properly, encouraging and stimulating good circulation.


Memory loss
Figs contain a lot of natural sugar - up to 60%. Sugar stimulate the brain so we can think faster and recall information more quickly. So that you can think more clear and faster. Figs are the ultimate brain fuel!


Fatigue
Fresh Figs contain up to 80% of water, as well as being one of the fruits with the highest levels of natural sugars. So they are a brilliant source of energy and stimulant for the brain. Making you more alert, responsive, fresh, as well as de-toxing the self.


Skin
Due to the Fig's high water content, they are ideal for improving the skin. The skin requires a good level of water. This will clear the skin, act as a cleanser, improve acne, oil, and general well-being.


Constipation
Figs are a natural laxative. So they can aid those suffering from constipation. They have a high level of fibre.


The heart
Due to the Fig's high level of natural sugars, they are an excellent way to replace the bleached (white) sugars with a more healthy alternative. They contain a natural fructose and glucose sugar.
A high fibre diet is one of the best ways to improve cholesterol levels, and as a result aid oneself against heart related diseases insha'Allah.
The nutrient 'tryptophan' contained in Figs encourages good circulation, allowing blood to flow more easily around the body.
Figs contain the ingredient Pectin (and soluble Fibre) which is known for its colesterol lowering effects. Thus, Figs are beneficial for those of Old age, those suffering from High Blood-pressure, Diabetes, heart-disease, hyper-tension, and other such related illnesses.


Calcium
Studies show that 80% of Americans don't consume adequate amounts of calcium daily. (NB: sorry, I couldnt find the statistics for calcium consumption for those of us that live in the UK! :P )
The majority of the calcium consumed by those in the US comes from dairy products. However, Figs are another source where much calcium could be obtained. This is also beneficial for those who are lactose intolerant (or even those who chose to be Vegans!).
Five figs provide about 250 mg of the daily recommended level of calcium.


Blood pressure
Figs are beneficial for those with heart-related diseases. Lowering colesterol, they are advantageous for those with high blood pressure.
Figs are a particularly good source of Poatassium. Potassium is a mineral crucial to the control of blood pressure. People who eat potassium-rich foods tend to have lower blood pressure and, subsequently, have less risk of related conditions such as strokes.


Stress
Physical stress results from having high levels of work to do, illnesses, not eating properly, lack of sleep. Emotional stress is triggered from dunya things, such as family woes, work/school troubles and so on. Figs are extreamely nutritious, and over-all an ideal fruit to overcome stresses and anxieties.
Figs are high in calories – about 50 calories per fig – but are highly nutritious snacks.


Anemia
Figs contain Iron which enriches the blood, and helps to produce it. Thus, they are ideal for women, girls and those suffering from Anemia (lack of Iron).


Digestion
Five figs provide more than 20 percent of the daily recommended allowance of fibre. Hence, they are excellent in aiding digestion and improving the condition of the stomach and bowels.


Hemorrhoids (piles)
Muhammad is recorded to have said to make use of Figs in order to curb Hemorrhoids.


Bones
Figs, with their high level of calcium are ideal for young growing children and for the development of bones. They are also invaluable for those suffering from Osteoporosis and brittle bones.


Weight control
Three figs, fresh or dried, contain about five grams of fibre. The soluble fibre contained in Figs can help people cut down on snacking because it causes nutrients to be absorbed more slowly, making people feel more satisfied after a meal. However, it should be remembered that Figs are high in calories.

This is my friend Anna, she s from Venice.
She s actually childhood friend of my cousin, and we just love gossiping and laughing loud, taking the piss, and saying all those italian slangs three hundred times until we pass out in the futon...

We are silly, maybe this is an Anna thing , who cares?

She s 21, and every time she comes here to spend time with us we just cant stop laughing, her voice just make us laugh non stop.

Anna, we are very happy you are moving to London. Please advice your parents to buy your flat not far from us!

I ve been reading a lot these days.
Since my holidays started I bought dozens of books in Italy and in UK before I went away.
The best one was All that Glitters from Pearl Lowe. Brutal, real, severe.
Small Island is a lovely book bout the jamaican imigration to UK after WWII.
La terra e finita, La sfida del secolo...all very good books.

The funny thing was reading for Michele while he was driving through south Italy, that was loooooooooooovely! He got addicted to it and whenever I was tired of reading to him, he would get so upset.


I lvoe my baby!