What’s the Best Way to Heal a Broken Heart?

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Healing a broken heart can be a challenging process that takes time, but there are many things you can do to help yourself feel better. Here are some tips:

  • Allow yourself to grieve: It’s okay to feel sad, angry, or any other emotions that come up.
  • Practice self-care: Make time to rest, eat well, and do things that bring you joy.
  • Seek support: Spend time with friends and family, or talk to a therapist.
  • Set boundaries: Create distance between you and your ex-partner to help you heal.
  • Find a new hobby: Try something you’ve always wanted to do to get your mind off the pain.
  • Exercise: Physical activity releases endorphins, which can help reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Practice gratitude: Notice the good things in your life, both past and present.
  • Practice forgiveness: Forgiveness can improve your overall health and help heal relationships.
  • Practice mindfulness: Try meditation, breathing exercises, or journaling.
  • Remind yourself that healing takes time: Be patient with yourself.

The time it takes to recover from a broken heart varies from person to person, and can range from a few days to several months.

What I Think Will Be The Future Of The Music Industry

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What Can You Predict About the Future of the Music Industry?

To be honest, I have absolutely no clue as to what the future will hold for music in general. It seems that music in general has sucked for so long now. I haven’t been excited about new music since 2010! The barrage of below par pop music and hiphop annoys me like nothing else can. How the standard of music is dropped astonishes me.

Insane lyrics and repetitive music does not impress me or make me want to listen to it. While the 2000s and the 2010s were bad as well, it seems to have gone even more downhill. It is now in a blue hole in the ocean. Luckily for us some of the classic artists from the 70, 80s & 90s are still around but making much new music doesn’t seem to worth much to them. CD sales are a far cry from what it used to be and live performances and tours are where they make most of their money from.

While there are a couple of bands that are new and excite me, I lean more towards the back catalog of my favourite bands and singers/musicians. That brings me a whole of comfort and still makes me want to sing along.

Prompt from The Learning Network at The New York Times at The New York Times

Arsenal 5 Bolton 1

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Teenager Ethan Nwaneri scored his first Arsenal goals as they cruised to victory over League One Bolton to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. The 17-year-old, making his first senior start for the club, slotted into an empty net from Raheem Sterling’s cross, before taking advantage of some sloppy Bolton play to pick up the ball from Declan Rice and roll under visiting goalkeeper Luke Southwood. Nwaneri’s two goals came after he had already played a part in Arsenal’s 16th-minute opener with a fizzed cross which Scott Arfield failed to clear and Rice dispatched a calm finish into the bottom corner

Sterling tapped home the fourth from a couple of yards in the 64th minute after Southwood spilled Bukayo Saka’s effort. It was the forward’s first goal in Arsenal colours, on his first start, since joining from London rivals Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Kai Havertz wrapped up a convincing win at Emirates Stadium after guiding home a rebound when Sterling’s shot was saved. Aaron Collins had pulled one back for Bolton in the 53rd minute after a brilliant counter-attack. It was ultimately a consolation, but one that denied teenage Arsenal goalkeeper Jack Porter a clean sheet on his record-setting senior debut. At 16 years and 72 days old, he became the youngest player to start a first-team game for the Gunners, breaking a mark set by Cesc Fabregas in October 2003 in the League Cup against Rotherham.

Porter is the club’s fourth choice, but got the call after number one stopper David Raya was ruled out with a thigh injury, summer signing Neto was cup-tied, having already featured in the competition for parent club Bournemouth, and Tommy Setford was also out injured. After a gruelling Premier League game against Manchester City on Sunday, boss Arteta opted to rest several first-team starters and chose a youthful line-up with Porter, full-back Josh Nichols, 18, Myles Lewis-Skelly, 18, and Nwaneri making their full senior debuts. Two other teenagers Maldini Kacurri and Ismeal Kabia also made their first foray into first-team football off the bench. But bolstered by the experience of Rice and Jorginho in midfield and the quality of Saka and Sterling on the wings, Arsenal’s youngsters had the freedom to showcase their talent in this comfortable victory.

Mr. Big’s Farewell Final Album, 2 More Shows In Japan Next Year

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Mr. Big said farewell with its The Big Finish tour, which wrapped up Aug. 23 at Romania’s Way Too Far Rock festival and is documented on The Big Finish Live album and DVD coming out Friday, Sept. 6. The group plans to make an actual finish next February, with a couple of shows in Japan. But if frontman Eric Martin has his way, the “To Be With You” quartet may well be with us again in the future. Talking to Billboard via Zoom from his home in San Rafael, CA, Martin admits to having second thoughts about packing the band in 35 years after its debut album.

That’s the plan, however, after what are being billed as the final two shows – Feb. 22 in Osaka and Feb. 25 at the Budokan in Tokyo, where The Big Finish Live was recorded last July 26. But Martin says that if Mr. Big’s days as a touring or even a live act are indeed over, he doesn’t think the band has to stop completely. He is open to having Zoom calls to write songs and release them. Martin formed Mr. Big in Los Angeles during 1988 with bassist Billy Sheehan, adding guitarist Paul Gilbert, his chief songwriting partner, and drummer Pat Torpey.

The group broke big with its second album, 1991’s platinum Lean Into it — which Mr. Big performed in its entirety throughout the farewell tour; it contained Mr. Big’s biggest single, the chart topping ballad “To Be With You.” The band went through some lineup changes before breaking up in 2002, resuming seven years later and working sporadically since. Torpey, who Martin calls “the band’s referee,” passed away in 2018 of complications from Parkinson’s disease; Nick D’Virgilio from Spock’s Beard, and other bands was Mr. Big’s final drummer. Martin says he was gratified that Mr. Big recorded the Ten album — which was also a contractual obligation — even if it doesn’t rock quite as hard as he or Sheehan might have preferred.

The Big Finish Live album and film, meanwhile, was decided upon not too long before last summer’s Budokan shows — just six days after the 13-month tour began. The 26 songs include the entirety of the Lean Into It album, as well as covers of Humble Pie’s “30 Days in the Hole,” the Olympics’ “Good Lovin’” with the band members on different instruments and the Who’s “Baba O’Riley.” It also features a five-song acoustic section capped by Cat Stevens’ “Wild World.”

Martin doesn’t have too much time to spend mourning Mr. Big’s conclusion, however. He, along with Night Ranger’s Jack Blades, is about to head back to Japan to tour with the Tak Matsumoto Group, which he started with 20 years ago and which reformed and released a new album earlier this year. He’s anticipating some solo shows after that, on his own acoustically and possibly with a backing band.

10 Tips To Stay Hydrated

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Up to 60% of our bodies are made of water. We lose water constantly through our skin, urine, waste and sweat – even when we breathe.If you don’t drink enough water, you can become dehydrated, which can lead to impaired kidney function, unbalanced electrolytes and other complications. Here are some tips to stay hydrated:

  • Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. This gets your metabolism running and gives you an energy boost. Avoid drinking water right before bed if you struggle with nocturnal urination or heartburn.
  • Invest in a fun or fancy water bottle. A good water bottle can serve as a visual reminder to drink more water throughout the day. Certain bottles have marked measurements for tracking intake or have words of encouragement printed on the side as water levels go down.
  • Use alarms or notifications to your advantage. Set alarms or notifications on your smart devices as reminders throughout the day. For a mental boost, set your Alexa or Google device to remind you along with verbal, positive encouragements.
  • Focus on your body’s signals. Be mindful of whether your body is thirsty or hungry. Sometimes we overeat because we mistake thirst for hunger.
  • Drink a glass of water before each meal. It will help you stay hydrated, help your body digest food better and help you feel full faster.
  • Add calorie-free flavoring. Try fruit or vegetable infusions in your water to make it more appealing. Prepare a jug in the refrigerator to infuse overnight to make filling your water bottle in the morning easier. Pick up a water bottle that has a built-in infusion basket for flavor on the go.
  • Check the color of your urine. Some people check the color of their urine throughout the day to ensure it is clear or light-colored. Dark yellow urine may be a sign of dehydration for some.
  • Swap high sugar drinks for sparkling water or seltzer. Not only will you cut back on unnecessary sugar, but you’ll be adding to your water intake.
  • Set a daily goal. A simple daily goal can help you stay motivated and work towards maintaining a healthy habit.
  • Make it a challenge. Ask your friends to join you in a healthy competition to see who meets their daily goals regularly.

Four Songs That Have September In The Title

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Let’s start our list with a song with “September” in the title. Earth Wind & Fire‘s entry is one of the most iconic songs about this particular month. “September” is a classic funk and disco hit that celebrates the joy and love of “the 21st night of September.” The song’s infectious beat emphasizes a carefree “live in the moment” mindset. At the same time, the lyrics reflect on fond memories from the past and are capped off by the meaningless “ba dee ya,” a placeholder lyric that was never changed and contributed to the song’s status as a singalong classic.The catchy chorus hints at a particular time that was important to the singer. But the real meaning of the lyrics is left up to the listener’s imagination.

Our next song, “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” is a rock ballad from Green Day‘s 2004 album American Idiot. The song’s lyrics express the grief and pain of losing a loved one. It’s a tough time for the singer, and he wishes that days would go by past September. Apparently, the month reminds him of his loss. The band’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, penned the song after his father died from esophageal cancer. The song was also a tribute to the casualties of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Yet another song to add to this category is Natalie Imbruglia‘s “Come September” from her 2001 album White Lilies Island. This song is a melancholy ballad that describes the physical and emotional pain of heartbreak. The singer’s world falls apart even as she searches for a way to cope and find hope. Despite her difficult situation, the song also offers a glimmer of hope. It suggests that everything will be all right in the end, come September. The month signals the changing of the season, and it symbolizes a new start for her.

Up next is The Bangles‘ “September Gurls,” a power-pop song originally by the rock band Big Star. The song is about a man’s infatuation with a girl born in September and how he cannot resist her charm and beauty. Despite being aware of the heartbreak that may come with loving her, he declares his love for her anyway. And he still ends up broken-hearted, saying, “December boy’s got it bad.”

Why Do Leaves Change Colour In Autumn In Some Places?

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Autumnal leaves in vibrant hues are a beautiful part of the season, but those leaves are also a vital part of keeping trees alive. Trees that usually have large, broad leaves are the ones that change leaves colour. Most of the year, these leaves are green because of the chlorophyll they use to absorb energy from sunlight during photosynthesis. The leaves convert the energy into sugars to feed the tree. As the season changes, temperatures drop and days get shorter. Trees get less direct sunlight, and the chlorophyll in the leaves breaks down.

The lack of chlorophyll reveals yellow and orange pigments that were already in the leaves but masked during the warmer months. Darker red leaves are the result of a chemical change: Sugars that can get trapped in the leaves produce new pigments (called anthocyanins) that weren’t part of the leaf in the growing season. Some trees, like oaks and dogwoods, are likely to produce red leaves.How much and how fast leaves transform varies by location on the globe. The best colors are produced when the weather is dry, sunny and cool. Places that are cloudy, damp or warm won’t see the same degree of changing color.

Then, of course, the leaves fall. Trees start building a protective seal between leaves and their branches as the weather turns. They take in as many nutrients as possible from the leaves, but leaves wouldn’t survive the winter and would make trees vulnerable to damage if they remained. When the leaves are cut off from the fluid in the branches, they separate and drop to the ground.

Manchester City 2 Arsenal 2

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John Stones scrambled home an equaliser seconds from time amid chaos and controversy to deny Arsenal a famous victory against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. Arsenal had mounted a magnificent rearguard action following the first half-dismissal of Leandro Trossard – and stood moments away from arguably the finest moment in manager Mikel Arteta’s reign – until substitute Stones forced in following a well-worked short corner at the end of seven minutes of added time. There will be pride as well as pain for the Gunners, who went behind early on to Erling Haaland’s 100th goal for Manchester City but turned a thrilling encounter on its head to lead before the interval.

In moments of huge significance, City lost talisman Rodri with a knee injury after 21 minutes, manager Pep Guardiola’s mood worsening even further when Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori swept home an angled finish high past Ederson seconds later. Arsenal’s set-piece expertise was in evidence again as Gabriel, in a replica of his winner at Tottenham last week, headed home a corner at the far post seconds into first-half stoppage time. The most contentious incident came seconds before the break when Arsenal’s Trossard was given a second yellow card for kicking the ball away, leaving the visitors nursing a sense of injustice after City’s Jeremy Doku had escaped punishment for a similar offence.

It set the scene for a City siege after the break, but Arsenal defended with courage, resilience and organisation, aided by the heroics of goalkeeper David Raya, only to be denied right at the end – as they were on the brink of inflicting the first home Premier League defeat on the champions since Brentford won at Etihad Stadium in November 2022. Stones’ dramatic intervention means City stay top of the Premier League. Arteta may have won the FA Cup against Chelsea in 2020 – but if they had survived just a matter of seconds longer in a frantic finale at Manchester City, this may just have been the best win of his managerial career. The Gunners were simply magnificent in defence of a 2-1 lead, their task made harder by Trossard’s foolish decision to effectively invite a second yellow card from referee Michael Oliver seconds before half-time when he kicked the ball away following a needless barge into Bernardo Silva.

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte From Starbucks

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IMG_20240922_130913 Ah the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, iced version. After ruling the hearts of pumpkin lovers, coffee lovers and latte lovers across the globe, Starbucks’ famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, aka the PSL, made its way to India over a year ago I think. The popular PSL is a blend of espresso, steamed milk, and a harmonious combination of autumnal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, topped with a swirl of whipped cream.

I must say that I prefer the cold or ice version way more than the hot one. I tried that once 2 years ago but it’ not my thing. It’s alright to try the one time though. This is must more up my alley. Made with real pumpkin, the handcrafted beverage combines Starbucks Signature Espresso and steamed milk with the celebrated flavor combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices, you can also get the cold brew version.

Crafted with Starbucks Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with pumpkin cream cold foam and a pumpkin spice topping to create a perfectly balanced fall sip, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is a huge fan favourite. I will try that one next.

Next We Visit A Land Locked Planet With Gentle Blue Furry Creatures

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Ok, so time to get another of these posts going to explore the futuristic time going – read this last one an then come back. An next up is a personal favourite, one I have visited before but is always great to visit anytime. Also most of my family members haven’t been here. It’s a very unique planet that gets very little light from it’s star/sun on one half due to tidal locking but is lightened by the light of 9 moons. The planet is also mostly ocean. It is only 20 percent land and the rest is clear, blue oceans and seas. And it is a different colour of blue.

We land on a large patch of what looks like grass but it is a faded maroon in colour. The land stretched out in front of us but in the distance we can see what looks like giant mountains. On the left of us we can see bushes and trees. Odd looking leaves and what we assume are flowers. The air is breathable but the oxygen content is a bit lower which could cause us to get tired easily so we keep the helmets and oxygen supplies on.We walk a bit further and look up – in the early evening sky we can see that the planet has curently 7  moons….that look so gorgeous upon that evening sky. The other two moons are barely visible.

The grass flows in the wind like a river and the alien birds make their shrill noise as they glide in the evening light. The birds are small in body yet have these huge wings that seem to be almost 3 times their size. This sight fascinates us so much that we almost do not notice the huge animals that have wandered near us. As the night time descends we can see that the animals are luminescent and that the night time glow is gorgeous to see. Furry, large yet gentle creatures with multiple legs walking near us and they don’t seem to be too worried in our presence. They keep looking for things to eat and its the leaves, the bushes and shrubs near us that they seem to be more attracted to. We must be in their feeding grounds.

All the creatures seems to be herbivores and they also seem to like a fruit that falls from the trees in the area. One animal walks near me to get to the fruit and I run my hands on it’s thick, fluffy fur. Even with the gloves of my suit I can feel that it’s among the most softest fur ever. The animals seems to like the rubbing effect and approach even further to each of us. Like large, long dogs who have been petted for the first time and loving it, they come back for me and soon all 4 of us are running our hands through the soft backs and bellies of these gentle creatures. After it gets too dark, even with 4 moons lending light to where we stand, it gets harder for us to see. So we bid goodbye to these lovely animals and let them continue their feed as we get back to the ship.

5 Pair Of Twins In World Football

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Jurrien & Quinten Timber

Something is going on in the Netherlands, because despite twins in football being a rarity, Jurrien and Quinten Timber just became the third set of twins to play together for the Dutch national team. The two both came on as substitutes and shared the pitch as the Oranje beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Nations League. While Jurrien is known for playing his football at Arsenal, the slightly lesser-known Quinten plays for Feyenoord and is an Eredivisie winner as well as a two-time KNVB Cup winner.

Frank & Ronald de Boer

Before the Timbers, there was the De Boers – and they were a seriously talented duo. While Frank hasn’t quite cut the mustard as a manager at the top level, his legacy as a player cannot be denied as the man with the third-most caps for the national team, a Champions League and league titles with Ajax and Barcelona. Ronald, meanwhile, also won La Liga alongside his twin brother at Barcelona and the Champions League at Ajax, but did so as a forward instead of a defender and has worked at Ajax in his post-playing career.

Rafael & Fabio Da Silva

Scout Les Kershaw described Rafael and Fabio as ‘two little whippets’ upon discovering them at Fluminense, before they signed for Manchester United in 2008. Rafael managed to become a regular at United under Sir Alex Ferguson before eventually leaving for Lyon, but Fabio struggled to break in at left-back. The pair both left permanently in 2014, but while Rafael headed to France, Fabio moved to Wales to sign for Cardiff. Now 34, Rafael and Fabio are both back in Brazil; the former plays for Botafogo while the latter is at Gremio. Both achieved two caps each for Brazil.

Lars & Sven Bender

Both defenders but versatile, Lars and Sven Bender were never fully appreciated by the German national team, with Lars earning 19 caps and Sven earning seven, but both enjoyed fantastic careers in the Bundesliga. The twins started out at 1860 Munich, but Lars spent the rest of his career with Bayer Leverkusen after moving in 2009, while Sven spent the bulk of his with Borussia Dortmund before joining Leverkusen in 2017.Lars and Sven both retired at Leverkusen in 2021; the latter has since returned to Dortmund as assistant manager.

Megan & Rachael Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe needs no introduction as a Ballon d’Or winner, Olympic gold medallist and two-time World Cup winner, but you’d be forgiven for not knowing about her twin sister. Rachael represented the United States at under-23 level and played football professionally in Iceland with Stjarnan after a successful stint with the Universit of Portland’s Portland Pilots team, where she was studying alongside playing. Injuries ultimately proved the undoing of her career, however, and forced her into retirement and a grapple with opioid addiction. She is now the co-founder of Mendi, a CBD company, having previously obtained a Master’s degree in Health Studies.

National Pepperoni Pizza Day (Let’s Make It International)

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A Harris Poll taken in January of 2016 found pepperoni to be the most popular pizza topping in the United States. No wonder this delicious & salty food gets it’s own National Day in the US but I’d like to see it go international.

  • The largest pizza ever made used 6,193Kg of dough, 2,244Kg of sweet marinara sauce, 3,992Kg of cheese and around 630,496 slices of pepperoni.
  • Pizza Hut claim to have been the first to sell a pizza via the internet in 1994. The pizza was a large pepperoni and mushroom pizza with extra cheese.
  • Since opening the first Domino’s store in the UK in 1985, they now have over 1,200 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland and more than 35,000 team members. Last year, they sold over 106 million freshly handcrafted pizzas.
  • The longest pizza delivery was from Cape Town in South Africa to Sydney in Australia.
  • Pizza Hut set a world record in 2016 when it made a pizza delivery to Mt. Kilimanjaro to celebrate the opening of its 100th store.
  • Italian immigrants in New York City created pepperoni in 1919.
  • In 2016 Domino’s delivered the world’s first-ever pizza by drone in New Zealand.
  • There’s a pizza museum in Philadelphia called Pizza Brain. It is home to the world’s largest collection of pizza memorabilia.
  • In 2013, Pizza Hut Canada released a limited-edition pizza-scented perfume giving 110 bottles away to fans on Facebook.

Atalanta 0 Arsenal 0

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David Raya made an unbelievable double save from a penalty as Arsenal drew at Italian side Atalanta in their Champions League opener. The Spaniard got down low to his right to keep out Mateo Retegui’s spot-kick and somehow got across his goal to scoop the striker’s follow-up header off the line. That was the one real moment of drama and quality in an otherwise forgettable match in Bergamo. Chances were at a premium, with Raya not needing to pull off any other saves outside of that two-second spell. Arsenal, meanwhile, did not have a single shot between the 18th and 75th minute.

Like Europa League winners Atalanta, the Gunners’ only two shots on target came as part of a double save. Marco Carnesecchi tipped away Bukayo Saka’s free-kick and blocked Thomas Partey’s follow-up. It looked as if the game was going to go away from Arsenal when Thomas Partey clipped defensive midfielder Ederson on the left edge of the box. A penalty was awarded and, after a long video assistant referee check, the decision stood. During that wait Raya went over to talk to Arsenal’s goalkeeping coach, his fellow Spaniard Inaki Cana, who he also worked with at Brentford. Whatever they discussed worked.

Retegui’s penalty was not the best but Raya still did very well to dive to his right and keep it out. The Italy striker, again, should really not have given Raya a chance with the rebound as he looked to head into an empty net on the other side of the goal. Nobody in the ground expected Raya to have any chance of getting across in time to keep it out but he did, just before the ball fully crossed the line.

When A Terrible Movie Reminds You Fonder Times From Your Past

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For some reason I was reminded of some good ole fun times spent with my younger cousins who were in India on vacation from the UK. I rewatched Batman & Robin a couple of days ago and it reminded me We went to see the movie at theatres back in 1998. It was 4 of us  – Harish, Aswin & Sree. Just us guys and we watched the movie is this theatre which has since had a full renovation but back then it was a dump and there were a couple of huge rats running around.

Anways, I remember that Aswin & Srree spent a few days in my parents home in Thrikkakara around early 1999 I think. I was not working or studying at that time having just completed a 2 year computer diploma course and was awaiting the results of the exams. So while they were at my house, we spent almost all of our time playing video games on my old computer and watching cartoons. Anways, I just remember enjoying my time with them playing a bunch of games like some F1 & Indy car race games, some football game demo that only allowed you to play USA vs Russia (doh!), some funny cartoony race game called Wacky Wheels and lots & lots of DOOM!

And at night they would come to my room and I’d switch the ac on. I slept on one end and Aswin on the other with then 7 year old Sree in the middle. And we’d tell jokes and crack each other up until late night and we feel asleep. And it was a fun time.