Monthly Post for May 2021
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Hi all, doing fine here... although indulging and not logging! I’ve just been busy doing things for other people so feeling like I’m not in control of ME! Sigh
Also, for 3 straight days I’ve listened to power washing from 3 different neighbours!! Is it too much to ask that they coordinate one day?!?!
I’m apprehensive of returning to normal life... however we are behind the US in vaccinations, so I don’t have to think about that until September probably! My son finally gets his first shot on Thursday woohoo!! My parents won’t have their second unti June or July! Then it’s us after that!
Had a delicious rib eye steak last night bbq’d to perfection plus some expensive red wine and cesear salad! Oh my!!!! What a treat! Today I’m making an omelette with all the veg in my fridge! Actually, I call it a ‘scrambled veg frittata’!! I overdue and carmelize the veg then add eggs, cook like frittata then scramble... serve with La Victoria Salsa Brava.... we have to order that from the states but we can’t have eggs or pizza without that sauce!!!
Off to do some clean up... huge winds last night branches everywhere!
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Helloooo all!
Hope your Wednesday is going well. Things are good here. Had a good productive morning and partial afternoon at the office today. Wore summer pants and sandals to work today - it seems like it has been a long time since I was in warmer weather clothing!
Our state has lifted the Mask Rule for those who are fully vaccinated. So anyone who is vaccinated can remove their mask indoors where it is allowed. Supermarkets, Costco, Wal-Mart, etc. etc. have their own policies, so we may still need to wear it in those types of places. We plan on staying masked in busier settings, otherwise nice to have some freedom from the mask.
My eating is going well this week. No low carb shake this AM since I was in the office so will start eating with lunch at 3:00pm today. Feeling pretty good.
@mamainthekitchen your meals sound fab! Steak - yummy! We are going to cook steaks on our grill tonight since it is finally summer here (phew!) and we are looking forward to finally breaking in the new patio set. WOO HOO!
Going to look in to that Salsa Brava - yum!
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Good morning!
Steaks on the grill didn't happen last night because it got too late. LOL Tonight is the night!
We had to run out and buy a trimmer so we could trim a bunch of branches on the patio. Now we can move around easier out there without being bonked in the head with branches.
My guy took the gas grill out from under its cover and cleaned the whole thing inside and out. It had been a while since we last used it so built up grease and spiders had taken over. 
Working remotely today (as usual) but since the Mask Guidance and CDC rules have changed, we are assuming we will be heading back to the office soon, for at least a few days a week - we shall see. Went on to Old Navy.com the other day and placed an order for some new summer dresses. In the move I got rid of a lot of old and too big clothing. Time to "restock" a few things I need.
Have a great day all. See you soon.1 -
Send your man over here to clean my grill out Meg!!! No spiders, but the charred bits down below are accumulating & catch on fire!! My trick with the steaks (I’m the grilled not the hubs) is to leave them out on a board (on parchment or wax paper) to get room temp... about an hour, rub with oil (I use avocado) then sprinkle course salt and grind some pepper on one side... I like to sear hot each side, then really turn down the heat and don’t over cook... my hubs always liked well done meat zero pink! Now I’ve got him liking pink tender steaks! Yum! Finish with a small slab of butter!!!
I’m currently sitting on my deck enjoying a cup of green tea contemplating life. I’ll be making my son pancakes in a bit... they’re low carb with low carb maple syrup! I ordered on line sooooo, haven’t a clue if this is going to be good or not! He hasn’t had pancakes for 3 years! So we searched on line cause our stores sell very little and he’s not a fan of almond flour anything! Crossed fingers!
A little lazy today, I should be out for a walk as the weather is gorgeous! But here I sit!
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Hi all... just a quick post to say these were fantastic!!!
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https://www.lowcarbcanada.ca/products/josephs-sugar-free-maple-syrup
The syrup is amazing too!!!1 -
I posted yesterday, but, apparently, it didn't take.
@Meghan509 I hope you get to grill tonight! Are you looking forward to being back in the office or would you rather stay home? Enjoy your new clothes!
@mamainthekitchen Pancakes sound so good! We haven't done that for Saturday Special Breakfast in a good long while. (It is a tradition we started when the boys were little.)
My oldest just got his first job! They are opening a new ice cream store here and he went to the career fair. Also, I have a job interview on Monday! Special education and science, my two specialties. Fingers crossed, prayers, and positive thoughts would all be appreciated!
Have a nice rest of the week. Stay healthy!1 -
Good morning all!
HAPPY FRIDAY!
I weighed in this AM and was the same. I'll take it for now.
@mamainthekitchen I love your steak "tips"! Yes, we do similar. He had pulled the steaks out and put them on the counter while we ran out to Costco. They came out great! We put a little of a store bought low carb marinade on them and they came out medium / medium well. Good stuff!
@KateNkognito I really like working remotely and going in once a week. I am fine with going back in as I live close and have a pretty easy schedule with being kid free, etc. I am hoping that they give us some sort of a hybrid schedule of a few days home a few days in the office. Looking forward to finding out more details in the coming weeks. For now they told us that we don't have to rush back in. Grateful to have a job LOL.
Positive vibes for your job interview on Monday!!!
Have a good rest of the day and a good weekend in case I don't pop in. Warm weather is here woo hoo!2 -
Wow Kate great news for you... wishing the best for Monday!!
Also, my daughters first job was with the gelato shop at the ferry terminal.... great experience!! Tell him to ask what the protocol is when someone’s ice cream falls off the cone!!! Daughter was told it was her fault cause that meant she didn’t scoop it properly!! Ohh fun times!!
Meghan I’m glad you enjoyed your steak dinner!!! Such a classic meal! Enjoy your warmer weather!!!
I’ve managed to make more work for mysel in the garden today.... working on a different ‘corner’ of the yard!!! I’m needing to buy & plant my moms now.. sundayor Monday! However this weekend is a long weekend for us.. Queen Victoria’s bday.... (ya, I’m Canadian eh!!) so garden stores will be packed!
Ham dinner tonight with lots of broccoli! Walked a short walk but didn’t record..
Will try to have two fast days next week!!
Ejoythe weekend everyone!1 -
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a nice weekend. I had a last minute interview on Friday and the one for today and I just got an email about one tomorrow! I am super excited! Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts.
Fasting has fallen by the wayside. I am kind of in a funky mood and my crazy schedule isn't helping. Gotta get my head back in the right place.
Off to walk the dog and then get some stuff done. Have a great week! Be healthy!
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Crazy day here. Just a quick hello! I hope everyone has a good day. I am completely off the wagon lately. Otherwise, life is good. Stay healthy! 0
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Hi all!
Sorry for not checking in yesterday - crazy day at work!! Hope you all had a great weekend. We had great weather. More time spent outside on the patio!
Things are pretty good here. Busy but good. Looking forward to having some friends over for the long Memorial Day weekend, this coming weekend.
I will check in again soon. Have a great day all!0 -
Happy Wednesday! Today is the last day of school for my kids. And the sun is finally out, too! I am fasting right now and then this evening we will have a celebration for summer. I have had three interviews, got a job offer from one, but it just didn't feel right, so I turned it down. Waiting to hear back from the other two. Fingers crossed.
@Meghan509 Glad the weather is nice and things are going well!
Going to go and enjoy some sunshine and do a little gardening. Enjoy the rest of your week! Be healthy!0 -
Hi all! Talk about completely off the wagon!!! Me too! I’ve got lots of excuses but you don’t want to hear
my dads bday today so planned Chinese take out from the little place in our area and then drive it into their town (25 min drive).. except the restaurant is closed on wednesdays!!!!! What? What restaurant closes on a Wednesday?? Plan B is in the works.,..
Good luck Kate with all your interviews!!! That’s all very exciting!
Hope you’re having a good week Meghan!0 -
Woah.... had a little computer glitch here during posting and by the time I’m done I see you’ve both posted!!!! Hahaha all 3 of us on here at the same time, now that’s funny!
Kate good for you making sure you have a perfect fit for your next position!
Glad you’re enjoying the outdoors Meghan... patio must be so nice!
Ps... no one else having trouble posting?? It’s telling me to edit!! Weird0 -
Hi all!
Sorry for being MIA lately - been a crazy week here! UGH. Is it Friday yet?!
Recently purchased a new "squirrel proof" bird feeder and bird seed. Wish me luck. LOL Going to put it on a hook outside my front window.
WOE is going okay. During the week is not my issue. Weekends sigh... About to make a low carb shake for a mid day snack. Then we'll have a later lunch, etc.
We are off on Monday for Memorial Day and I am taking Tuesday off as a vacation day. Looking forward to that. We have friends coming for Friday and Saturday PM's then we are going to another friend's house for a get together on Sunday. Figuring out what I need from the grocery stores so we can hopefully avoid the traffic and rush on Friday afternoon.
Good news is we are still not heading back in to the office on a more full time basis yet. Last I heard another month or even Labor Day. Fingers crossed as it would nice to have another summer working remotely!
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@Meghan509 It's Friday Eve! You can make it! Enjoy your weekend and relax. I kind of like the squirrels, so I don't make it too hard for them to get the food, just a bit of a challenge. Glad you get to stay hybrid for a bit longer. Enjoy your long weekend!
@mamainthekitchen I hope Plan B was a success! Happy birthday to your dad!
I had a good fast yesterday and last night. I am feeling old. I have a kid that I took to get a bank account for automatic deposit for his job and one kid got his learner's permit. Have a nice end of the week! Be healthy!1 -
Good morning all!
Happy Friday! Finally made it. LOL Yes, there will be a fair amount of clock watching today I am sure.
We put the bird feeder up in a different spot, until the new hook arrives for the ground. So far no birds...
Anybody watch the show Friends? We watched the special last night on HBO Max and it was awesome!
@mamainthekitchen hope all is well with you and your family. Hope your Dad had a nice birthday!
@KateNkognito awww don't feel old. LOL That's cute, good for them! Like my Mom used to say, these kids get older but we stay the same.
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Had a 24 hour fast, a good dinner for about 500 calories, and now I will fast until tomorrow morning. I feel thinner already!
@Meghan509 Glad you made it through the week! I hope your birds show up. It sea like once one of them find a feeder, the tell all their friends.
Have a great weekend, y'all! Stay healthy!1 -
Great fasting Kate!!! Well done! Hope your positive vibes rub off on me way over here!
Meghan glad you made it through another week.... birds will love coming to your yard... they’ll tell their friends!
I’m not fasting or walking or anything... little break going on here. Dads bday went well, thank you....cake was very decadent!! Really didn’t need that! Plan B was fish & chips which surprisingly turned out pretty good, hot and still crispy even though my hubs picked up & delivered! Easy peasy!!
Today I washed my friends new dog! Had to wash my own dog to show the new dog how it’s done!! What a day! Time to crack a low carb beer!
Looking forward to a little more self control in the next week....!!!!!
Happy weekend you guys!1 -
Ugh! I woke up in the night feeling awful! I think it is a UTI. Cranberry capsules, lots of liquids, and a heating pad. If it isn't better tomorrow, I will go to the clinic at the grocery store. I hope you are all having a better weekend than I am!1
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Feeling better today. Not 100%, but better. On the positive side, I have lost at least two pounds in two days. Also, I have tracked everything since last Wednesday. I think I am back on track... finally! Enjoy your weekend! Stay healthy!1
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Ohhh yikes Kate!!! Sending you hugs and really hoping you heal asap!!! Sometimes those don’t heal on their own so watch those symptoms!! Look after yourself! I know as a mom your most likely thinking about what to feed the fam for Sunday dinner!!!!! Tell them they are making it this week!!!
After a nice sunny day yesterday and all our garden work out of the way, it quickly got cold and today it’s back to rain! Absolutely perfect after my husband cleaned all the deck furniture and hosed the deck off yesterday!!
Zero to report on the fasting.... I know, for new people; I’m suppose to report on fasting!! I know!0 -
All better today! It is raining and cool here. I'm starting to feel like I live in Seattle. I think for Memorial Day, we are going to grill and make some home made ice cream.
@mamainthekitchen Thanks for the well wishes! I hope the weather clears so you can use your deck to appreciate all the lovely gardening. You will get back on track. Just remember why you want to fast. It is healthy and you want to be around and able for a good long while. Because you are an awesome person.
Have a great week! Stay healthy!1 -
Ah Kate sooo glad you are better!! Yes that’s so true.....I DO need to remember why fasting is good for me! I feel better when I fast!! Thanks for you’re kind words, we’re a great bunch here! Also the sun is out this morning! However vacuuming is one of the many chores on my long list today!
Have a great day everyone!!
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