Think what you're doing is healthy?

This slideshow shows several things we think are healthy, but aren't.

I was shocked at some of the stuff on the list.

about what Octomom does all day?

The unemployed, mother of 14 is shown in this gallery on an average, busy day.

I was curious, too, so I looked through the photos.

Guess what - she doesn't do a lot.

Seriously.

I know, you guys are all shocked by that.

But if you need more of her doing nothing, you can watch her video blog.

My co-worker, Nikki, forwarded me this NY Times piece on how teen girls are defending Chris Brown and even saying Rihanna may have brought the beating on herself.

It's interesting stuff in the years where women have made many great strides, including holding one of the top spots in Congress, being CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and making strides for equal pay.

But an issue like domestic violence still divides women, and what is sadder is that our young girls seem to be harboring older "blame" attitudes that one would think went out with leg warmers and fingerless gloves.

The idea that a woman somehow "deserved" a beating she received is not a new one. Often, abusers tell their victims it is THEIR fault that they got hit.

Abused women start to believe it. However, it's even worse when other women, abused or not, blame the victims.

I'm glad that Oprah came out on her show and told young girls it is never OK for someone to hit them, no matter what the circumstances.

This is probably not going to be a politically correct entry, so those who are easily offended may want to stop reading now.

"Grey's Anatomy," helped me put my thoughts together about how much I despise cancer.

The show, which has become increasingly annoying in this season, had three, count them, three cancer storylines packed into one terminally ill episode.

This was probably not the episode for a woman who recently lost her mother to cervical cancer to watch.

Izzy Stevens, also known as the "TV doctor who gets on my last nerve," just found out she has brain cancer. A family of three, way-too-pretty siblings also are trying to decide if they should remove their stomachs to avoid their relatives fates of a horrible death to an aggressive stomach cancer.

Let the whining of the beautiful people begin: "I don't want to die, what about the trips I've planned. . . blah, blah, blah. My hair is way too shiny for me to die. . .blah blah blah."

Anywho, my favorite part was the sibs detailed descriptions of their relatives painful cancer deaths. They went into the weight they lost, how they couldn't eat and how much pain they were in. They talked about watching them waste away and being helpless to do anything about it.

I hated them for describing such a devastatingly personal experience that was so close to home.

I hate cancer.

As this columnist says, we all love a good train wreck.

Octomom is a train wreck, and we just can't stop watching her. No matter how bad you're day, I think many can find comfort in that they are A.) Not her B.) Not related to her and C.) Not the parents of 14 children.

I think we want to, we just can't get enough of that nutjob, Nadya Suleman, and her drama.

This week in crazy unemployed mom land, she brought home two of her octuplets. The octuplets were born Jan. 26 in Southern California to 33-year-old Suleman, a divorced, unemployed mother who already had six children.

The eight have made medical history by being one of the longest-surviving sets of octuplets.

Octomom has milked their birth for all its worth, and is still accepting donations. The videos that detail Suleman's "deep thoughts," are available around-the-clock on this Web site.

And America is eating this up. She probably gets more donations than real charities.

It's a trip. I guess I shouldn't be such a hater.

She does give me something to write about pretty regularly.

Personal trainers at Lifestyles Fitness will hold free, 45-minute, outdoor fitness boot camps in parks in York and Hanover the week of March 30.

The "team" training program includes fun exercises, hikes and team relays designed to burn calories and tone the body. It is for all ages and fitness levels. The boot camp also offers motivation and support to make lifestyle changes.

An ongoing, three-day-a-week boot camp program will be offered April through November at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in York and Hanover.

For details, call 650-6537 or visit their Web site.

Amy Winehouse, affectionately called, "Wino," by celeb journalists, bloggers and Web sites alike, says she's not guilty of the assault charges she faces.

Winehouse made headlines as last year's "train wreck of the year," and is starting off strong to keep her crown with her antics during the first few months of 2009.

She's seen in this PerezHilton.com post in the outfit she wore to court.

As you can see, Wino went for a demure, conservative look to proclaim her innocence.

Or perhaps her breasts just demanded that they be free, or damn-near it, so she complied.

I think she has more tattoos now, too. I didn't think she could fit any more on that rail-thin body, but she appears to have more.

She is, however, leaving her husband, Blake, who has been a guest of his country's finest prison facilities since last year.

But Wino is still going strong, and I think, dear readers, she may be able to hold on to her title again in 2009.

You guys haven't been subjected to any cute kid stories for a bit.

Today is the day.

My niece, Aisha, is 7, and my little diva in training.

When I saw her this weekend, she had a surprise for me. "Auntie 'Chele," she said, "Look."

She smiled big to show me her two front teeth were missing.

I asked her, "Aisha, who stole your teeth?"

She laughed, and shook her head at her crazy aunt.

I told her we should call someone, and file a report for her missing teeth.

WIth the patience of someone talking to a small child, or someone they don't think is playing with a full deck, Aisha explained to me that her teeth came out naturally, as baby teeth do, and they they were growing back already.

Wide-eyed, I said, "Really?"

She shook her head vigorously and showed me, opening her mouth to point to her small, pink gums and the tiny piece of white budding up on them.

"Tttthe?," she said. I think she meant, see, but it came out funny, as she was pointing to the new tooth with her mouth open and trying to talk.

She's just adorable.

This just in from "Friends: The Salon" in York:

Several stylists and customers took the weight loss plunge together a few weeks ago and all seem to be succeeding!

Friends' owner Rhon Friend said the crew is using a herbal supplement that has really changed their lives and weights.

He estimates that at least 10 of the salon's customers and staff members, are succeeding on the plan. The salon is also selling the supplement at the shop at 101 N. Newberry Street in York.

On client, Aliecia Chin, lost 80 pounds with the bee pollen plan, and is shown here in her before and after photos.

So, here's a shout-out and a congrats going to the Friends salon folks for their weight-loss efforts, and wishing them the best of luck as they continue their work to be healthy.

To learn more about Friends, go to the salon's Web site at www.friendsthesalon.com.

(I've never taken the supplement, so I can't personally testify about it. If anyone tries it, let me know how it goes for you. I'll post your results here. I have, however, had my hair done there, and they do an excellent job.)

I'm fat - or so it was said by a child at a birthday party I went to recently.

The party was at one of those evil places all adults dread - the ones with loud arcades, screaming bowling allies, disgusting eateries and the obligatory cage of plastic balls kids like to jump in.

It was hell basically, but I was doing it for my MS (main squeeze) and his daughter - both who I'm crazy about.

Anywho, one of the children at the party told MS's daughter that I was fat, and laughed about it.

MS's daughter got mad at her, and said, "Don't say that - she's nice."

I do appreciate my little buddy sticking up for me. However, being "nice" is the kiss of death for any fat person.

For those of you following the "Octomom" saga, the unemployed, mother of 14 was just given a new home.

Apparently, she put down a "substantial" deposit on a (from the donations coming in) for a more than $500,000 place for her and her brood to live.

If you recall, Nadya Suleman's (Yes, this little breeding machine has a name), family home is being foreclosed on because they didn't pay the bills.

Millions of Americans - many who work - are struggling to keep their homes, and lenders have barely lifted a finger to help them keep the homes. No one is making donations to them to keep them in their homes.

Aside from the new federal government plan, many of these families face foreclosure and will be kicked at of their homes.

And this crazy loon - Yes, I did - gets a bigger house from the donations she's pilfered fromt he public?!?!?!

Are you kidding me?!?!?!?!

I love this blogger's take on this whole situation.

I still continue to be amazed at this story, and at the fact that this woman turned down free, 24-hour childcare because the organization wouldn't allow her to do a reality show.

Then, she changed her mind.

This woman is a walking, hot ghetto mess!

Is it just me, or do you hate Day Light Savings Time, too?

Like most night owls, I hold dear that extra hour of sleep.

I'm missing like I miss regular shoe shopping. (This economy has made that damn-near impossible.)

So, here I am, at work, missing an hour of sleep, and not happy about it.

I just wanted to share that with you.

Brit-Brit is on tour, ya'll!

Her sons are with her as she does shows near and far.

Here are some pictures from the tour.

Everyone - from Chris Brown's family to other stars - have been spouting off about the Chris Brown and Rihanna case.

For the most part, comments have been non-comments.

Case in point, Mekhi Phifer basically says Chris Brown made "a mistake" and that we should all give him a break.

A slapped face could be seen as a one-time mistake. I think that a beat-down that sends you to the hospital is a lot more than that.

Usher said this, but then before the ink dried on the story, took it back.

One smart comment came from Hillary Duff, displayed here in a Perez Hilton item.

That's right, Duff. Well done.

I'm also feeling what Oprah's BFF, Gayle King had to say, "I can't think of anything that makes me support anything that Chris Brown is saying at this time. And my heart just aches for Rihanna," media personality King told 'Extra.'

Fans have made some of the most honest, and candid comments, like the ones in this MTV story.

There's more comments here, in a BlackVoices news story, that hit all the big stars' reaction to the beating, with Kayne West and Jay-Z both weighing in.

It's hard not to judge with something like this.

However, it is getting people (young and old) talking about an important issue, domestic violence.

I can only hope that Rihanna gets the support she needs. I hope that Chris Brown has learned something and gets the helps he need.

No matter what's going on - no matter what the circumstances - it is not cool to beat up someone you love.

EVER.

I was going really strong.

I thought I could last without Pepsi.

Apparently, I could not. I made it until Sunday, and then was hell-bent on getting some soda.

It's like it was calling to me. I was seeing Pepsi trucks everywhere. I think I even followed one. (Like I was going to stop the driver and club him for his wares - yes - the craving was that bad.)

I feel like a failure. Who can't give up soda for more than 48 hours without caving?

It's interesting, because I once gave soda up for about six months. So, it can be done.

But can I do this thing again?

Let's see - why did I cave?

Because I really, really wanted some soda. I tried subbing tea for it, but had no luck. I drank more water, but it's just not the same.

What can I do?

Try, try again. That's what I'll do.

Set the soda counter back to 0 days again.