theherbguy's JournalTuesday, February 7, 20068:13PM - Part time workIn my never ending search for part time work with decent pay and flexible hours I have discovered a couple gigs that seem O.K. along with a lot that seem like B.S. The two that seem to have the most promise are U.S. census worker and Sub. teacher for A.I.S.D. The census job will only last 3 or 4 months but pays 16 dollars an hour if you score good on the test.You have to work at least 20 hours a week and no more than 40.Plus it's a government job so your not going to get too overworked.They have to hire a ton of people so it seems fairly easy to get hired.The other job as a sub. teacher appears to be pretty good due to the fact that you don't have to work evenings and weekends which is often required with part time work.The pay is not bad either.After 30 days you get a 20 dollar a day raise and then another 20 dollar bump after 60 days.Your base pay to start is between 70 and 80 dollars a day depending on how much education you have and if you have a teaching degree.You also do not have to work on days that you have something else going on. THG Current mood: determined Current music: Edith Piaf Saturday, February 4, 20065:54PM - Pier OneThe Pier One on airport is going out of business.I got a tip that tomorrow(Sunday)the merchandise will move from 25% off to 50% off.They still had a lot of cool stuff as of yesterday.In the near future it will be 75% off.Happy shopping,THG Current mood:  refreshedCurrent music: Poe Thursday, February 2, 20065:47PM - What if?What if Haliburton and it's employees all just quit showing up to work and in turn quit billing the U.S. government.Would the world be better or worse.It seems as though every time I read the news Haliburton or one of their divisions has just signed a huge gov. contract to do something that it seems the world could easily do without. Just a thought.Feel free to enlighten me if you know of anything worthwhile that they have been paid hundreds of millions of dollars to do. THG Current mood:  confusedCurrent music: air purifier Wednesday, February 1, 20069:23PM - Trip to EurwayWent to Eurway to look for office furniture.The place is surprisingly affordable.I have been told the stuff their is better made than IKEA.I'll put it this way,the retro/vintage stores we went to were charging about the same price for things that were worn and somtimes missing pieces.I don't know how much stuff we will be able to use in the office,but when we need stuff for the apt.I know where we're going. J. Current mood: pleasedCurrent music: Dog squeek toy Sunday, January 29, 20062:38PM - FreakyMidnight Express has to be one of the most disturbing films ever made. Current mood: shockedFriday, January 27, 20069:55AM - It is in the fats.Due to the research I have been doing I am now throughly covinced that most of society is not consuming the right fats. The body thrives on quality fats and without them some pretty horrible things start to happen.The insulin receptors are affected(gunked up)by poor quality fat and can not regulate insulin.The affected person then deals with blood sugar instability.Blood sugar instability can cause the person to develope a fixation on food,constantly massaging endless ideas about things they can eat and often overeating.This usually ends up as weight gain that is especially stubborn to take off.Eventually heart problems(circ. issues) creep in and all the other things that go along with Pre diabetic and diabetic conditions.However, the issue about all this that really alarms me is that so many people are all over live journal looking for antidepressants and Dr.'s that will prescribe them.I know some of these people(probably 5 to 20 percent) could probably use these meds.40percent should find a good Chinese Herbalist and take Liver, Heart or Kidney/Adrenal herbs.Finally the other 40percent should start consuming decent fat and complex carbs that break down slowly.This will stabilize blood sugar so the person feels more grounded and in control;when your blood sugar is all over the place you often end up making poor choices about how to handle situations.I.E. over-reacting,fueding with people over stupid things,refusal to hear others,inappropriate irritability and many more.Often blood sugar problems are an indirect or direct reason people get on these meds.(indirect because people with blood sugar imbalances are often viewed by others as difficult or unpredictable,this makes it more challenging to maintain relationships that last. Quality fats come from foods that do not contain transfatty acids/hydrogenated fat.This society has these hydrogenated fats hidden everywhere thanks to the greed that consumes the food industry.Fish oil capsules should be in everyones cabinent.The omega 3 fatty acids are imperative and not found in many foods that are affordable. 3000mgs 3x is not too high of a dose for those who are overweight.Regular high doses almost always yield weight loss. Current mood:  contemplativeCurrent music: none Thursday, January 26, 20066:26PM - Book club?Anything?I have been reading some pretty good philosophy books lately.A lot of Ken Wilbur amoung others.Is anyone interested in discussing particular books in a casual atmosphere like a coffee house or somewhere. If there is enough interest we could even have scheduled meetings and all get to choose books.We could even do some fiction if desired.I have been sort of bored and really need to get out more but I just can't handle the whole "get trashed" seen like I used to.I just don't bounce back like I did 15 years ago.I'm just looking for cool ideas that don't involve"LARGE" quantities of booze or being around really drunk people.Any ideas? Let me know. Jason Current mood: chipperCurrent music: Bjork Wednesday, January 25, 200612:15PM - What Next?Now the media is distorting Omega 3's.There is a story all over the wire about how they do not protect against cancer.I find the sources of the info suspect{AMA of course}. But the media should be ashamed for focusing on this percieved setback.Omega 3's in any form are some of the most potent antiinflammatory substances ever discovered.This equals heart health in a bigggggggg way! So the testing for cancer benefit is shady.Cancer is a lingering disease in which billions and billions of dollars can be made as the person hangs on for months and sometimes years.Several valid attempts have been made by people who actually had discoveries that showed lots of promise only to be squashed and banned by the corporation known as big medicine.You see, billions of dollars would be lost in cancer care(the lingering aspect) if anyone came up with a way to deal with it differently than the half assed excuse for treatment that currently exists. Current mood:  nauseatedCurrent music: silence Monday, January 16, 20066:57PM - Free consultsIn an effort to expand in our new Hancock location(Central)I will be giving consultations free of charge to those who have questions about acupuncture,Chinese herbs ,and the impact they can have on your life.Please feel free to take advantage of this offer and tell others who may wish to.Of course there will be no pressure to purchase anything and absolutely no problem if this modality is not for you. All those interested may call Longevity Therapies at 512 779 8296.Ask to schedule a free consult with Jason Senko LAc.MSOM. Warm Regards,J.S. Current mood: cheerfulCurrent music: Shugie Otis Sunday, January 1, 200612:24PM - A New YearI have been meditating in a weekly group lately.Pretty amazing stuff.Very profound and completly empowering.Also putting the finishing touches on tea that contains six of the most important spiritual herbs in Asia.It used to contain seven herbs but one herb had to be removed because it caused the finished product to border on undrinkable.Fortunatly it was the least important from a spiritual point in my opinion as well as my source texts.Good stuff,possibly my most elegant formulation albiet a simple one.For some strange reason I have had an urge to do lectures on a couple of topics I have been interested in lately.This is new to me because I have not been interested in public speaking since high school.Also experimenting with wheatgrass juice and various other juices.A tea and juice party might be fun. Current mood: productive Current music: My Bloody Valentine Saturday, December 10, 20051:49PM - Back in AustinHello friends, I have literally been around the world and I am here to inform all those interested that Austin is a {as far as I am concerned} higher quality of life than anywhere I have been with the possible exception of Portland ,Oregon which at best would merely tie.Rebecca and I are now operating a really nice office on Hancock[between 45th and 2222 for those not familiar with that part of the city]. I am still dealing with a diverse array of patients but am looking to expand into the longevity and life extension arena.It suddenly dawned on me that I have read and studied every book written on the subject of longevity using Asian techniques.It started as a hobby,but with the aging baby boomers dealing with getting older,I have many skills that could easily keep them around longer.I am looking forward to bumping into everyone in a manner that the universe sees fit.My email is cullen78704@yahoo.com or 512 779 8296 . If anyone knows of someone that might want to hear my findings on the subject of longevity[or anything else for that matter] I give free consultations to those interested.Have a wonderful holiday season and hope to bump into sooner rather than later. Jason Current mood: creative Current music: Buddha Bar 4 Thursday, June 23, 20054:40PM - Smoking secretHello all, This is topic that is very serious to me.I don't want anyone one to get the idea that I condone smoking,but I have had quite a few people through here who have simply been unwilling to quit.According to those much wiser than myself,there is hope for those unwilling.The answer is very simple so don't discount it.Drum roll please.And the ancient secret is GREEN TEA. Yes, its true,good ole boring green tea is your key.Although it is often taboo for older chinese doctors to discuss counter measures to vices such as smoking,if you hang around them long enough,sometimes you become privy to a little treasure.Its common knowledge to them,but don't try and corner one and get them to admit it,because they probably won't. P.S. You have to drink a lot of it.So let it steep a while to bring down the caffeine content or you'll get pretty geeked. Be happy,Jason Current mood: working Monday, June 20, 20054:46PM - First Thoughts...Hello, welcome to Jason’s live journal. This is the first entry and I am glad you found your way over here. This live journal will hopefully be thought provoking to most of you. I’m not some kind of bad-ass teacher or anything but I do live life to its fullest. I make many mistakes but try and learn from them. That’s the interesting thing about this journal; you’ll hear the good and the bad and the stupid and the insane and the hip and the square and the gut wrenching and the glorious. That’s because a couple of years ago I learned that in order to truly make any spiritual headway on this planet you can’t lie to yourself. It’s one of the most counter-productive things a person can do. Most adults lie to themselves on a very regular basis in an attempt to escape pain. This only makes matters worse. It’s equivalent to putting shrimp peelings in your pantry instead of sending them out to the curb. It’s going to get stinky. In my life things started looking up for me when I started meeting problems, fears and insecurities HEAD ON. Deal with the pain and discomfort. Then you can let it go. And don’t even think about beating yourself up about it. Pleasant journeys, Jason Current mood: optimistic |
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