Category: Randomness
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Yesterday the Imaginative One and I went to the zoo to check out the new dinosaur island exhibit. On the way there, I saw a sign about strawberry picking, so I asked him if he wanted to stop and pick some fresh strawberries. Since he loves strawberries, he told me yes!!!! So I followed the…
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The Imaginative One has decided to write a letter to those affected by the May 20 tornado. He was saddened but also proud of the people of Moore, OK. Here is his letter: Dear people of Moore, OK: I heard about the tornado. I am sorry about the people who were hurt or killed. I…
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Last month as I was getting ready to shop for my foodie pen pal, I decided to visit the Second Street Market. I had driven by it many times but it was closed so I couldn’t stop. The boys and I went and got lunch before heading to another place. The Greek salad I got…
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Let me take you back further than 14 years ago because that’s where this story begins. It was September of ’97 and the fall quarter at the college I attended. I was running late to one of my classes because I was doing my teaching practicum at a school that was 45 minutes away from…
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11. Hubby – He’s been a brave soul trying the new foods I’ve been cooking. A lot of them, he’s actually liked :) Yeah! 12. My favorite book series – Leslie Meier’s Lucy Stone series, Joanna Fluke’s Hannah Swenson series – I love visiting my “friends” and catching up with them. 13. Spring is almost…
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One of my challenges for Healthy Self is to make a list of 20 things you are thankful for. It was supposed to be done on Monday. Monday was such a crazy day for me, so I didn’t get it done. Yesterday I was just LAZY, plus because of the changes in the atmosphere –…
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I have parent-teacher conferences this week, so I’ll be working late. I ensured Hubby had food to feed both boys on Monday and Wednesday. I also need to make sure I have plenty of healthy snacks. Ranch-flavored veggie chips in individual bags Carrot sticks Italian Sloppy Joes Asian Chicken Burgers Ham and cheese scones Almond…
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So today, I took time out and did some prep for the week. Tomorrow I’ll be cooking a roast for burrito bowls. The soup is for lunches, and I ate it for dinner on Sunday night. The Parmesan chicken is for one of our dinners. I’m going to eat mine with the roasted veggies. The breakfast apple crisp is…
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Now that I’m back to losing weight, I want to make mini goals. This way I’m not overwhelmed. Goal #1 – healthy BMI Goal #2 – reach the 130s/ get into single digit pants’ size Goal #3 – look svelte and awesome at my 20th class reunion on August 3rd – Hopefully in my 120s…
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To read about my weight loss journey, here are the links. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. During my first weight loss journey, I played what I called a numbers’ game. I was obsessed with the number of calories I was eating but not the nutritional value. I would then…
