Category: Randomness

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 –…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…