Popcorn Mania

Popcorn Mania...

Popcorn also known as popping corn  is our best buddy while watching a movie or a T.V show. Some prefer popcorn while traveling and visiting exhibitions. The popcorn machine was invented by Charles Cretors in late 19th century and got its attention in mid 90's. As everybody knows popcorn is a best snack to munch but often treated as one among other junk foods. That's why I have decided to give you 12 Reasons for that popcorn is a healthy food.

1. Popcorn has enormous amount of protein.
2. 3 cups of popcorn = 3 cups of one of your recommended whole grains.
3. It contains 3g of  fiber
4. Pop corns boasts antioxidants
5. It improves your heart health
6. And reduces cancer risk.
7. Popping corn contains more iron than spinach and egg.
8. Hot air popcorn has low calorie, is sugar free and fat free.
9. Munching popcorn is a great way to have your appetite in between meals. 
10. One popcorn serving has 13% of our daily Polyphenols.           ( Polyphenols is a type chemical found in plant foods that help neutralize free radicals. ) Popcorn has the highest level of polyphenols of any plant including most fruits.
11. Popcorn gives 382 kilo calories of energy.
12. Most of all it is economical. 

                                                       

                                                                          
                                                            Overall, popcorn is named one among Top 15 best food to eat during pregnancy. It is a good snack for diabetics and helps us to reduce weight. Therefore if you are a popcorn lover, I am sure that your one of the healthiest person. For others what I say is" Don't worry to have some popcorn".

                                             By

                                                   Anthea Isaac

                                                  ( un amateur de pop-corn)

                                                                   (a popcorn lover )                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

My Girl...

My Girl Chokki...

 I am sure that you are shocked about the above tittle. Haha... Actually Chokki is a pet dog of mine. She was brought home on 3rd January 2012 then she was 40 days old. 

After our late Rusty we spent more than 2 years without a dog. After a long time we decided to buy one. When we went to the pet shop, I saw two cute little puppies. A brown one and a black one.

You might think that I took Chokki home with satisfaction but there is a twist I loved the black one which was 35 days old. Somehow my dad found the brown one was active and attractive. According to our calculation Chokki's birthday must be on 24 November 2011. Now she is 4 years old and still looks like a puppy to me.

  

I was the one who named her and I do feel it as a pride. I do have flashbacks and things of Chokki that I would like to share with you.

  

Chokki always love moving around people. She also feels jealous when I am attracted to other dogs. She gets ferocious at this point. She trusts everyone and welcomes them with a shake hand. My mom hates it when she does that. But I take it as a resemblance of myself. She loves to cuddle with me all the time, trying to sit on my lap but can't because of her size. Sometimes watching her stare at me makes me think of her abundance love towards me. I am sure that she will always love me. According to others I have a sister but if you ask me I have two sisters. She is also a friend, a baby, a companion and a girl of mine. Most of all she is a member of our family.

                                                           By

                                                         Anthea Isaac

                                                             (The admirer of Chokki)  

Chit Chat...

Chit Chat with Andrea

 Today I got some time to have a chit chat with a 13 year old girl; she is a school student and also an artist. She lives in Madurai and was promoted to 9th standard.

At the age of early teens she is so interested in making clay miniatures. If you ask me I would simply say "Bravo".

Even though she is appreciated by everyone for her class of art. She also feels like a fish out of water because of her unique interest. I have got some questions for her and she is here to answer my questions.

1) How did you get this unique interest?
I always love playing with dolls and always interested in making doll houses. By watching videos on YouTube I started learning to make clay miniatures.

2) How did you start?
As I said before, I used to watch videos and try them with wheat flour seeing my interest my parents provided me air dry clay.

3) How long you have been doing miniatures?
For 3 years.

4) Are your family and friends supportive for this kind of interest?
My family is always supportive and encouraging but according to my friends making clay miniatures is not a big deal.

5) Does that discourage you?
No, But sometimes I do feel awkward about my interest. Feeling bad that I am the only one with this kind of an interest.

6) Can everybody do clay miniatures?
Yes, with passion and practice everybody can.

7) What are the qualities you inherit through clay modeling?
Concentration and patience. I have also learnt that not everything will result in success.  

8) Do you feel proud of yourself?
I feel happy about myself but I don't feel proud about myself.

9) Do you establish your work?
Officially I have a YouTube account and a blog to establish my work.

10) Can you name them?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYLzj8kOVx7s49Irs-dNOA
Blog: http://andreaartasapart.blogspot.in/

11) Do you have a slogan or a motto?
I do. " Art as a part".

12) Do you have some personal views?
I am satisfied and happy doing clay miniatures. It is a best way to spend my time.

13) Do you have any setbacks?
Of course, Most of the people around me do not know the importance of my work. I am unable to sell my stuff and it is  difficult to get craft supplies in my city.

14) Will these setbacks stop you?
No, Never.

Wishing you all the best sis.

Thank you.

After the chit chat I am happy to say that Andrea is my sister. I can't explain the feeling of writing about my own sister. Thank you sis for your precious time.

If you’re interested in clay miniatures follow her on YouTube. 

Don't forget

(Art as a part)

                                                       By

                                        Anthea Isaac

                                                      (Sis of Andrea Isaac)