Day 9: 

Juice: Sweet C Too

Sweet C Too:

2 Apples
2 Oranges

Deja vu...well not quite. It is a vitamin C bomb - yes - but made with a different combination. This is a great alternative to the apple and guava juice I made yesterday, especially if guavas are out of season.

Oranges are a citrus fruit cultivated in topical and subtropical climates. It is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, found their way to Europe through Persian traders and eventually to the US. (History of the Orange). Oranges are already well known for their Vitamin C. "Lot's of water and lot's of vitamin C" was always the advice from my school nurse in high during flu season.

So, why Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is both effective and nutritious, but mainly, it is the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body. What does that mean? Well...Water-Soluble: a substance capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water).  Antioxidants": "substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases." (Source)  Basically, it protects your body from damage, both inside and out and we all need a little protection from damage, right? 
(More on Oranges)

Emotional Lifestyle:

I hate being late. I know that no one probably 'likes' to be late, but if I am late every minute over hurts my soul. If I agree to do something or be somewhere - I will do it or be there. However, I fear with all of this technology lateness will only increase.

People are always going on about how useful cell phone are. Don't get me wrong I love mine, but I think with the advantages come a lot of disadvantages. Lateness and bailing out on plans are big ones.
Yes, it's great that you can call people and let them know you will be late or change plans last minute, but this doesn't mean it should be a regular occurrence.

Recently, I have been waiting for everyone: friends, co-workers, and even a guy who planned an interview with me (I waited for an hour outside his office in the rain). In all instances, I tried to contact them via phone and text and no one got back to me in under an hour. This is what a cell phone is for. Also, I hate the whole "I'll text you when I'm done" when arranging plans. Make a date, plan a time (even if it could change) and do you darnedest to get there on time.