I love spicy food – but sometimes I venture to bite into a chilli pepper that is just too hot for me – and then all hell breaks loose. I guess, I never learn.
However, according to latest reports, it’s smart to eat hot peppers!
Capsaicin, the alkaloid responsible for the spicy flavor in hot peppers, may offer benefits in the treatment of some diseases, according to an article published in 2011 in the journal “Molecules.” Peppers that contain capsaicin include jalapenos, habaneros, cayenne, serrano, cherry peppers and even bell peppers. Eating peppers in the capsaicin family can benefit you because they play a role in digestive health, cardiovascular health and in long-term cancer prevention.~ Livestrong.com
Capsaicin reportedly:
1. Can increase metabolism and so help with weight loss. Of course, it’s no substitute for exercise and a healthy diet.
2. Might have an effect on the growth of cancer cells
3. Might help with heartburn and stomach ailments by reducing levels of certain bacteria or by simulating protective stomach juices.
4. Reduces pain of osteoarthritis and psoriasis.
Too Hot To Handle?
But this is really not about chilli peppers. It’s about me taking on more than I can manage! This month I decided that I liked writing and blogging so much that I’d venture to undertake the NaNoWriMo and NaBloPoMo together. They were just too hot to handle. All hell broke loose – in my head, at least. I just couldn’t keep up. What’s more, I’m seriously behind in answering your lovely comments. (What else is new?)
So I decided to opt out and I feel so much better for it. I’m back to blogging and writing for the joy of it – no pressure.
Thanks for being such wonderfully supportive readers!
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I tried I can’t keep up. I just don’t have the time I need for everything I want to do. At least you tried.
adrianairis recently posted..Thankful…
Thanks, Adriana. Yes, the good thing was the feeling of freedom when I gave up! 🙂
Nice…..take it easy.
Got too many other irons in the fire for that, Janaki! 😉
try a little of this…a little of that…a little spicey hot pressure…then, cool it down for a breather…i admire you for going through your process(es) and changing course when appropriate for you! love, love, LOVE!
Dangerous Linda recently posted..taming p.m.s.: prehistoric monster syndrome
You just love me too much, Linda! 😉 But thank you, I’m enjoying being free!
I am glad you took this step Corinne!
When I learnt that you had entered yet another one – I was quite surprised and amazed at your stamina to go from one to another! I know I wouldn’t have been able to cope up and somewhere down the line, something or the other suffers.
Thanks for sharing, and welcome back to blogging and writing for the joy of writing. 🙂
Harleena Singh recently posted..How to Be Grateful Every Single Day
Yes, Harleena. I bit off more than I can chew, but I was glad to be able to call it quits without any regret. Thanks for your support – always!
We all need a breather from time to time. Good for you, Corinne!
Oh yes, we do, Martha. I can’t believe you wrote everyday for so long! 🙂
perfect analogy… I have been known to bite into a pepper too hot for me to handle, too and you are so right, all hell brakes loose.
Amy recently posted..The Broken Pieces
Thanks, Amy. Thankfully, I pulled the plug before all hell broke! 😉
Good, feeling pressured is not a good feeling. And, I am eagerly awaiting your reply to all my comments ;-).
Rachna recently posted..An Evening to Remember!
Sometimes pressure is good for me, Rachna – but this was over the top! I’m taking the hint and answering all your comments – make place in your inbox, please! 😉
Glad that you chose to free yourself from the pressure. Sometimes the mind loves the challenge at the outset but later the same mind gets fatigued and burns out. Life goes on. Breathe in Breathe out 🙂 Smiles.
Joy always,
Susan
Oh yes, breathing in and out I am, Susan – but your conversation on IB takes my breath away! 😉
Hi Corinne ! very well expressed, I have always admired how you managed. I am glad that you took away the pressure, I like the way you deal with your self. There is so much to learn from you. Thanks for being an inspiration !
Thanks, Janet. You’re too kind!
You are so amazing! I can’t even think about doing one of those. I break out in hives every year at the end of October every time I even think of doing one.
I’m glad you’re back and hopefully your brain will be back in order now ;-).
Sili recently posted..My Gifts
I don’t have a little Frog Princess to keep me on my toes, Sili. Couldn’t make it even then! 🙂
There is nothing wrong in taking a breather.. 🙂
Jas recently posted..My First Guest Post
More breathers are in order, Jas! 🙂
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Glad to hear that…it is always a pleasure reading you Corinne – be it your posts / comments / replies to our comments!!
privytrifles recently posted..Inspired Inscribes- 4
You are very good for my ego, Privy Trifles. 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Too Hot To Handle!
I honor you. And it was a good decision, make with self love!
Heal Now and Forever recently posted..A Thank You To Me
Yes, Jodi. Putting myself first is very important.
Oh yeah…I agree on the writing for the joy of it 🙂
UmaS recently posted..The Gopuram
I’m all for writing for the joy of it, Uma. I stay away from competitions – but this one was against myself – and I thought I’d give it a shot. Didn’t work out and I’m happy! 🙂
I think we all sometimes get into things that are too hot to handle , Corinne. I lag behind so much in reading blogs and replying. Sometimes life tends tends to overwhelm you and even though I may not have done anything much constructive, I feel I have no time. I wonder if you go through that sometimes, my friend.
Talking of hot chili pepper, you should try the world’s hottest one that is grown only in Assam. “Jolokia” is the Assamese word for chilli pepper. And this dynamite is called “bhoot Jolokia”. If and when I visit Mumbai next time I will get some for you. Love
Rimly – Talking about reading blogs and replying to comments – I’m so way behind it’s not funny! And yes, there are days when we feel overwhelmed doing nothing!
Now, I know we’re friends, so let’s stay that way – you keep your Assamese chillies to yourself, please :). I’ve read too much about them to even venture to try one! 🙂
I understand the frustration of ‘having’ to have something written. Blogging starts to ‘loose’ the fun in writing to share your thoughts. I feel bad when I decline an invitation to be involved in some events, but I know how I am and how I get. I don’t like to feel like I ‘have’ to write something. It removes the genuine and authentic aspect of my writing and I don’t want that. It sounds sort of like you found yourself in that same situation.
Hope that you have a wonderful weekend Corinne!
Mary Hudak-Collins recently posted..{this moment}
Yes, the pressure of ‘have-to-write’ was getting to me, Mary. I decided I could do without it. You understood me perfectly! 🙂
Great choice, keeping your sanity is always the way to go I say…Love to you, Jan
Daisy Inthewind recently posted..Time
Thanks, Daisy. Yes, our sanity must come before our blogs! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Take Your Weight Loss To New Heights
Ever since my childhood I have always hated force. A big reason why I stay away from competitions; I don’t say there won’t be disadvantages of the situation but that is what it is. I deeply believe there is something seriously amiss about both the ideas.
umashankar recently posted..Painter of Omens
I understand your aversion to competitions, Umashankar. I avoid them too. I thought I’d enter these events to push myself to write more, but in the process I felt too much of pressure and decided to give up.
Hi Corinne,
It’s my first time at your blog and it’s great to be here!
I like spicy food too! However, I usually end up regretting eating food, which is too hot!
I’m looking forward to more of your blog posts.
Thank you.
Hiten recently posted..NLP Presuppositions Part 1
Thanks so much for visiting here, Hiten. What’s your spicy ‘poison’ of choice, generally? 🙂
Will be popping in to have a look at your blog soon.
Hi Corinne,
I love Chilli Paneer! Thanks for asking the question! 🙂
Chilli Paneer – that’s a new one – never had it. I must try it out. My spicy treat is good Andhra pickle! 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Take Your Weight Loss To New Heights
There’s no harm in trying. It’s when we try that we become more aware of what we can do, what we are trying hard to do and what we love to do. All the same, you inspire me for even trying.
Passing on to you the Addictive Blog Award… come and get it @ http://www.anne-writersspace.blogspot.com/2012/11/blogging-is-addicting.html
Anne recently posted..Blogging is addicting
Yes, I did try, Anne. But two months in a row of blogging everyday took its toll. No regrets.
Thank you so very much for the award. ♥
I thought of undertaking the Novel writing this month but just couldn’t find time! And I have exams coming up so really didn’t want to commit now! But I am so happy for you ! Good Luck writing! 🙂
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Thanks for coming by, Hajra. The fact is that I’ve opted out since I found the novel writing too hot to handle! Good luck with your exams.
I can totally relate to this. I actually signed up and paid for an online writing class and I am now so far behind I actually avoid reading the emails because it just makes me feel worse. I probably should be reading it and writing up something for it now…
Lynne, I’ve been there and done that too with an online course. For now I’ll focus on doing what I love – blogging and reviewing. Which reminds me that I have an excellent book to review – soon! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Take Your Weight Loss To New Heights
Hahah….glad you are doing what you like by enjoying it and not by force 🙂 I can never keep up with competitions..may be I am not so high spirited 🙂
Latha recently posted..Me and My Darling -II
Competitions I avoid like the plague, Latha! 🙂 I thought these events would push me to write more – they did the opposite! 🙂
Everyday blogging can be very stressful. You did it last month too. Guess, doing it consecutively for 2 months is a bit too much. Blog at your own pace. Looking forward to some wonderful inspiring and spicy posts from you! 🙂
Shilpa Garg recently posted..The Countdown Has Begun!
Two months in a row and 50k words on top of that was being inhuman to myself, don’t you think, Shilpa? Yes, I’m taking it easy now and getting other folks to write on my blog. 😉
I cannot add one more thing to my life. Especially writing stuff.
I’m still not sure about what this Nano thing is.
Is this process to get people to finish their books? Xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Blogging Without Boundaries
I guess I thought I had it all together, Kim. Yes, the NaNo thingie is where you are encouraged to write 50k words in one month towards your novel! Crazy, no? 🙂
Nice analogy!! Glad you quit when you realized that it was too stressful!
Roshni recently posted..When Your Daughter is a Bruiser
Thanks, Roshini. So relieved to have opted out!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..The Call: Perfect Dream, Imperfect Life
I think it’s good that you experiment on many things then you get to see which suits you best 😉