Reality Television

Reality television is all the rave now.  So many people are tuning in each evening to see what is going to happen week after week in the lives of the individuals involved in these shows.  A reality television show is defined as television programming that presents unscripted melodramatic or "humorous" situations, documents actual events.  

Participants often visit exotic locations during the show and sometimes go through abnormal situations.  At times to boost ratings, participants are persuaded to act in specific scripted ways by off-screen story editors trying to promote what they think will make for good television.  

Realitytea.com is a website that brings followers a daily dose of reality television.  The site is updated on a daily basis and covers some of our most favorite shows, which include Big Brother, the Real Housewives series, Jersey Shore, Survivor, Real World, Teen Mom, Amazing Race and more.

Each season we are introduced to various new reality shows with interesting dialogue.   This brings about numerous conversations with our friends discussing the participants in the shows as if we know them.  These shows are meant to be entertaining and the reality of it is that this is not a gender specific trend.  As the audiences continue to grow, the ratings are boosting, which helps to insure a spot for the next season. 

Top 5 ways to lose weight...

I struggle with my weight constantly.  Below is a list of the top 5 ways to lose weight and see results...

1.  Always stay active:  Many of the activities that we do burn calories (dancing, sports, gardening, washing the car, etc.

2.  Eat less:  When you put eating less and exercise together, you can't miss.  Only eat when you are hungry, don't eat just because food is around.

3.  Exercise:  Zumba is all the rave now.  Sign up for Zumba classes in your local area.  Classes are as low as $5.00.  Line dancing is also a great way to lose weight.  You are dancing away the pounds.

4.  Eat healthy:  You don't have to count calories, but be conscious of what you eat and the exact amount.  Recommended foods to promote weight loss are vegetables, fruit, and lean sources of meat.

5.  Have realistic expectations and set goals:  Don't jump on the scale every day.  Choose 1 day a week and weigh yourself in the early part of the morning.

Feel free to share your success stories in the comments section.  What worked best for you?

Top 5 Celebrity Party/Wedding Planners

Top 5 Celebrity Party/Wedding Planners

The Party/Wedding Planners on this list have planned productions/events for celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Joel, P. Diddy, J-Lo, Donald Trump, Oprah and Toni Braxton.  When looking for various ideas for your big day, Google their names and you will see the elaborate events they have put together...

1.  David Tutera
2.  Preston Bailey
3.  Mindy Weiss
4.  Diann Valentine
5.  Marcy Blum

They are the best of the best at what they do.

Research on training teachers...

I recently wrote a dissertation on best practices for training teachers to integrate technology into the classroom.  Technology is so big now that students have it right at their fingertips, which is why it is imperative that they are technology literate.  The following is my abstract that went along with my dissertation.  Take a peep and see what teachers are saying about being trained online as they develop a better skill set to help students grow their knowledge. 

We communicate every day through emails, social media (facebook, twitter), etc.  Our students must be prepared so that they are able to thrive in this society...

                                                                      Abstract
This study investigated what teachers’ perceptions were on professional development in an online environment.  This study was significant to ascertain perceptions from educators at various schools as they participated in this LearniT-TeachiT 21st Century e-Teacher online initiative and received training on how to integrate technology into their lessons.  The information age has emerged and because of this, the needs of students have changed.  The program known as LearniT-TeachiT e-Teacher initiative sponsored by Nortel (2009) provided an opportunity for teachers to receive professional development online.   This program allowed educators the opportunity to participate in three courses online, which provided teachers with the knowledge needed to teach students in an ever-changing world.  The program provided collaborative resources to help to prepare students for the twenty-first century.  The participants of this study were certified K-12 teachers from a large, urban school district in the Southeastern United States.  Data was collected by individual interviews and an online survey over a period of three months from December 10, 2010 to March 1, 2011.   Through the analysis of surveys and the interviews, the participants indicated numerous benefits of the online training program.  A few comments included the flexibility, the training materials were straight forward and the discussion forums allowed the teachers to participate in professional learning communities.  Many more districts have moved to online professional development programs to help teachers improve their skills at a time that is fit for them.  The results also indicated that the design and content were presented in a way that the participants’ skill level for using these tools in the classroom was increased.

Weddings and Marriage

Weddings and Marriage

People get married every day.  So how much is too much to spend on a wedding.  The first thing to do is to set a budget and stick to it.  It is always a great idea to find pictures in magazines and make lists of things that you would like to for your special day.  A good resource to use is The Knot magazine or visit the website theknot.com.  The beautiful dress, elegant decorations, the band, memorable invitations are all the factors that will aid in making your day A Beautiful Day.

The following are great websites to visit as you are doing your research:
www.theknot.com
www.ourdreamwedding.com
www.yourweddingcompany.com
www.weddingwire.com
www.honeymoonwishes.com
www.carlsoncraft.com
www.perfectwedding.com

According to Webster's dictionary marriage is the state of being united to another person.   It takes quite a bit to have a successful marriage.  Continue to be committed to one another and celebrate your sense of commitment.  Forgive one another and be able to move forward in any situation.  Have a passion for life and keep romance alive.

The effort that goes into planning your wedding should be the same effort that you have to keep your marriage alive.