NANA G SMITH

Day and Night at San Miguel de Allende

This is how most of our mornings start.

Roosters  crowing: “cock-a-doodle-do”

Doves cooing, cooeding

Birds chirping, whistling

Hot air balloons so close flying by

At times I can see people in the basket

Sun rolls over mountain

My tea getting could

Its chilly, early mornings.

 

This is how day ends

Not too often, clouds are here

View from roof top terrace,

Above the city….

But if they are

They come directly from behind mountain

Effortless to see them from our little casita

Darkness takes over sky

Settles down step by step

Yes, light fights its way through

Practicing Qi Gong is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Learn Shaking Body Like a Tree as one of Qi Gong practice:

Come on your toes

Land down and feel the ground with your feet

Your feet sink

Your shoulders sink

Your chest sinks

Ground Qi from your tail bone all the way to the ground

First put your hands around bally bottom and feel Qi

And now let your stomach sink too

Feel it and now let your neck head rise, without pulling shoulders up. You can tack slightly chin in.

Everything sunk, but head and head pulls up towards heaven

And once you lean how to control but at the same time to let it go you fell energy

Concentrate and start shaking

Your feet shake

Your buttocks shake

Your stomach shakes

Your waist shakes

Your shoulders shake

Your neck shakes

Your hands shake

Your face shakes

Your cheeks shake

Your mouth shakes

Your hair shakes

Keep shaking till you feel that you are losing the sense of time and thoughts are gone and your are in standing, shaking meditation.

Note: to release tension in the bally area, go around belly button with gentle pushing movement with your fingers and feel if there is any tension around it; stay on this spot and massage it gently, till tension dissipates.

This post was inspired by last night strong winds

Things One Can See Only in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

ItIt is common to have open bazaars all around San Miguel de Allende. This one is on the back of Marcedo Sano, a beautiful large organic prejudice market. This Bazaar is open every Saturday, from early morning to about 6pm. Vendors come from all around, sell fresh produce, clothes, jewelry, articrafts, clothes, even massages. This photo depicts a family cooking mexican street food just in front of your eyes and serving it out of this traditional clay cookware.

It is common to have open bazaars all around San Miguel de Allende. This one is on the back of Marcedo Sano, a beautiful large organic prejudice market. This Bazaar is open every Saturday, from early morning to about 6pm. Vendors come from all around, sell fresh produce, clothes, jewelry, articrafts, clothes, even massages. This photo depicts a family cooking mexican street food just in front of your eyes and serving it out of this traditional clay cookware. This is an islamic influence on architecture in San Miguel de Allende. Which is related Moriscos (Spanish: [moˈɾiskos], Catalan: [muˈɾiskus]; Portuguese: mouriscos [mo(w)ˈɾiʃkuʃ]; Spanish for “Moorish”) were former Muslims and their descendants whom the Roman Catholic Church and the Spanish Crown commanded to convert to Christianity or face compulsory exile after Spain outlawed the open practice of Islam. Inflcnace is not only in architecture but also in food. This type of Gairo places can be found all along San Antonio Ancha. Lam, cooked over open fire and sliced thin for serving.

Food served all over along San Antonio Ancha. Food served in small eateries, in larger restaurants, out of residents backyards, side entries, from cars. Click on the photo to see what TripAdvisory offers as best along Ancha, which may not necessarily be the truth.

Every morning starts with sweeping and washing streets. Each single vendor once they open shops, start sweeping first, after washing streets and sidewalks in front of their stores. Washing has to do not only with cleaning or deflecting hot air with water, but also driving bad (evil) spirits away, who gather around during night. My mother used to do it every single morning too.

Outside bar on Orizaba, Colonia San Antonio is open every night. They start preparing around 6pm, open at 7opm and stay open till 11pm-12am. They serve Mexican Street food and Margaritas too. Place called Exquistos Tacos by Diana

Coach had been striped with rope and pooled from ground all the way to the 3rd floor.

This man sells plants everyday. He gets his plans on Ancha, in corner nursery and brings them directly to your home. This morning those hedraganies looks gorgeous! FYI -corer nursery is never locked, all it has a little chain owners put at night. Nobody steals anything.

Same coach. Different angle. Person holding it on the second floor, while one from ground level runs to the 3rd floor, to help person on 3rd floor to pool it up.

Early morning clean-up

Different moring, same lady, same clean up.

Another day on Orizaba. Family sells food on the street.

Old gentleman pooling and pushing cart loaded with old wooden boxes.

And here another old gentleman. I do not know what he had on the cart,but it was not easy for him. Mexicans are one of the most hardworking people on the planet.

Streets and sidewalks in San Miguel de Allende are made out of stone, this does not keep older people from going out and about on their own.

Dear reader, as you can see San Miguel de Allende is very interesting and at times exotic place to be.

My name is Nanna Smith.  I am a recent transplant to San Miguel de Allende, where I moved with my husband from San Francisco. I would love to help you as you look for real estate in San Miguel.
Prior to our move, I did extensive research about neighborhoods and real estate in San Miguel to help me understand where I wanted to live. I am now on the ground here and can help you look for property that may be suitable for you.
I have extensive real estate experience from back in the US. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a Real Estate Agent and a Certified Appraiser – first in Connecticut, and then in San Francisco, CA. I love real estate and have a lot of experience doing it, so helping people look for rentals and evaluate real estate options — whether in the US or San Miguel — brings me joy.
As you may be aware San Miguel de Allende does not have zoning regulations. Any type of the business can be next to residential properties. Noises, car flow, bus lines, car repair shops or even ongoing construction lasting till late into the night is not unusual all around the city. Those are not points any real estate agent would disclose or talk about – and that’s why I think I can be of special help to you as you look for rentals in San Miguel from the US.
I would love to help you and by your eyes and ears here in San Miguel de Allende. I can evaluate areas, give you photos and/or detailed description of surroundings, or do Facetime or Zoom walk through of the property that you are interested in.
Let me know if you would like to chat via phone or if you are at all interested in my services.

 

I Am the Universe

I am the Universe
Universe is me
I am suspended from Universe
Yet….
The Mother Earth holds me
We are one!
Never ending mystery…

Grain Free Avocado Brownie

If you are a dessert lover, you know that finding a healthy and delicious one, which would be low in calories, is not an easy task.

Traditional brownies are often high in inflammatory ingredients such as flour, processed sugar, and pasteurized hormone filled dairy, and thus raise blood sugar, and the levels of cortisol(stress hormone) and insulin (fat storage) and lead to weight gain, mood issues, and hormonal imbalances.

On the other hand, the brownies we are suggesting today are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats!

This is due to the remarkable properties of the main ingredient- avocado!

These fruits are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, as they are rich sources of essential amino acids,  fatty acids, and antioxidant phytonutrients.

Moreover, avocados are abundant in oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat that increases fat metabolism, the carotenoid antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, and Vitamin E (tocopherol).These antioxidants reduce oxidative stress and support the health of the cellular environment.

Avocadoes are also high in ionic potassium and folate, which alkalize the body and help the elimination of acidic wastes from the body.

Here is how to prepare grain-and-sugar-free avocado brownies:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1/2 an avocado)
  • 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup creamy nut butter (almond, cashew, tahini, etc)
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder

Instructions:

Bake Time: 20 minutes

Preheat the oven to 325° F, and line a regular size loaf pan with parchment paper, or grease it with coconut oil. Then, leave the chocolate chips aside, and blend all other ingredients in a blender. When they are mixed well, add the chocolate chips, and transfer the batter to the loaf pan.

Use a spoon to level the batter across the pan evenly, as it will be sticky and thick. Bake for 20 minutes.

Photo totally not brownie related but its mine and a like the cheerfulness of it! We all know how brownie looks like!

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