Fabulous February!
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You're so young! I loved 60! Happy one week birthday eve.
Had my coffee...no more til after blood work.
Going to get dressed, walk Lulu and finish kitchen, then off to sauna. Lulu's having a bit of a spa day, too, Mihani. She finally is getting a groom. I probably should take a before and after...she's a mess. Enjoy your mani and fresh hair cut.
today pretty much the same
coffee
tofu and spinach
bean burrito
summer rolls
honey crisp apple
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Up, getting ready to go...leave at 5:45...have to be there by 6:15. It's not just blood test but stomach aorta something or other, by ultra sound. Who knows. Making a coffee to take with...as soon as that test is over...YIPPPEE!
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Home having hot coffee! One of my blood test was the CRP number
It was forks over knives. I remember that the guy went in for a test with the husband and wife team I think in Southern California and he said they did a CRP number and I think that’s inflammation in your body
Starting at the 4 minute mark
https://youtu.be/EjTWFoqLy34?si=ncaNDwFaDNGvomHH
My follow up appointment is March 18 with my cardiologist ❤️ It will be interesting to hear the results.
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Glad you got that over with and could enjoy your coffee, Nanc. That's quite a long wait for results. That's interesting measuring inflammation. You've mentioned having problems with that.
I left work early yesterday to meet a junk hauler. I had an old fridge and the city won't take those so I lined up a private hauler and got rid of a whole bunch of stuff in the garage and basement. The trick is, don't fill the house back up with more useless stuff!
Made a big batch of mashed potatoes. Whisked some tahini in with a little reserved water from cooking the potatoes, and added paprika, no salt seasoning, rosemary, parsley. Pretty tasty!
Plan for today...
B - mashed potatoes
L - broccoli salad, white bean and spinach soup
D - thai red curry
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The wait is because I have three more tests...I am sure I could get blood work on line. My appointment with doctor is to go over the extensive testing.
What disease can CRP detect?
The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is used to find inflammation in your body. Inflammation could be caused by different types of conditions, such as an infection or autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease.0 -
I am looking forward to hearing about your good test results, Nanc. Nothing like a cup of coffee in the morning. I'm enjoying the heck out of mine right now.
I bet it feels good getting rid of that junk, Mihani. Joe and I are talking about getting a one time dumpster rental service. Once we get our garage and shop and barn and garden shed all organized and the junk piled up we'll have a better idea on the size bin we need.
We worked on cleaning up the garage a bit and made some nice progress. A lot of the mess is just cardboard boxes from Amazon. We can recycle those locally, but the recycling place has the worst hours. They are open for 4 hours on Saturday so it is packed that day and they are closed on Sunday.
I'm still playing with different basket ideas. I haven't been taking pictures of them for the most part, but here's one of the first ones. I'm now using a heavier duty rope which means I can do much larger baskets if I want. I'm using a basic heavy duty sewing machine, no frills, old school. It is a beast. (and under $200!)
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We have recycling pickup weekly here, Carla, and that's my bin every week. Amazon boxes broken down for recycling. LOL
I'm going on a 90 day amazon diet on March 1st though. Nothing but my vitamins that are on auto-delivery. I have spent a lot of money lately finishing all the house projects. I'm nearly done... just a few little things to go and then I need to start saving up my pennies to start on the exterior. The house needs to be power washed and painted, and the privacy fence needs to be repaired in places and sealed.
Love the baskets!
Do you have arthritis, Nanc? I do in my hands. Sometimes they really hurt and I have copperfit gloves that I wear at work some days. They really help.
Plan for today...
B - smoothie
L - broccoli salad, red beans and rice
D - white bean soup and ezekiel english muffin
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I have no arthritis.
the test is for other things...mainly inflammation...detects stuff not sure anymore...it's just more tests to give her a good starting point with me. most comprehensive testing I have ever gone through. The guy in the movie did not have arthritis... it just struck me that I have seen that movie at least ten times and heard him speak of the CRP number that gave me pause, he's was 6 and he seemed alarmed. This is the first time any doctor is testing me for that...and she went to Cornell...friends with Dr. Campbell. And she is a cardiologist.
Like the guy in the movie I am speaking of, I think I am healthy, so all these tests will really tell the true story. PREVENTATIVE care.
coffee
tofu scramble
sandwich
cuppa vegan noodle soup
crackers and jam for dessert
hope to have energy after work to prep vegan sushi for the next two days. Avocado, carrot, cukes, herbs...sushi rice. Sounds wonderful...but I am so tired after work, all I can think of is getting into bed and watching tv...and snuggling with Lulu
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Nanc, I totally get that. I always have big plans in the morning for what I'll get done when I get home. Then I get home and just want to go to bed! It will be better come spring... it's nearly dark when I get home.
Good for you taking steps to keep your health on track!
I had a rough day. It has been a rough few weeks honestly. I just can't seem to make any headway at work and I'm overwhelmed. More than usual even. I am taking a little time off here and there next week so I really need to get a lot done now through Saturday so I won't feel so guilty and stressed over taking time for me.
B - mashed potatoes
L - broccoli "fried" rice
D - teriyaki jackfruit and veggies... one of my favorites!
Got into the PB pretzels at work today. I was tired and as I often say, fatigue = hunger for me. I try to be aware but sometimes I just don't care.
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Hi all,
Nothing too new here other than fighting a big sugar addiction. Walking regularly and other than candies as jelly beans I have been eating healthy. Just can’t get off the candy. For Valentine’s Day Brooks made be a big pot of black beans with chipotle peppers….. my 🤩 favorite. I said no candy.
We leave for a quick trip to Italy Feb. 29th. Coming up quickly.
Cute picture of sweet Radar. I LOVE YOUR BASKETS!
Oh, the people who own the Aveda salon are opening a local art gallery and asked to sell my handmade cards! These are some VD cards I made. One was for girl whose father asked me to make one with Pandas.
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Wow, Bisky, what a great honor, to have your cards shown locally and for sale. Cute Panda card, for sure!
Have a great trip. How fun.
Mihani, I am so sorry you are dealing with so much at work...I didn't think it could get any more stressful, and it did. OY VEY! I don't know what the answer is, but glad you are taking a bit of time off.
I am struggling with my diet ... the pounds go up and down. I was 142 somewhere in this month, yesterday 146.
I am happy the days are slowly getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. I hate the cold. I know, our cold is nothing like most of yours. What can I say.
my menu today...
tofu scramble with spinach and
not sure what else.
I tried making sushi last night for dinner...it was a mess, but tasty. Think I will just make a bowl tonight and eat it that way. For whatever reason, that mixture of rice, cukes, carrots, avocado and nori helped me sleep...at least that is what I am attributing my much better than EVER, good sleep last night.
have a good one... later.
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Pretty cards, Bisky! That's very cool you are going to be selling them. Another trip to Italy sounds like so much fun. That's one of the few places I'd like to visit. I'm not much of a traveler. I would give anything for a week at home! LOL
Nanc, do you have a sushi mat? I make vegan sushi and the mat is a must have for me. Glad you got a good sleep.
I was able to get a few things done today. I am just frustrated, seems like no matter how much or how hard I work, things are piling up.
Off for dinner and an early bedtime. I'm going to the office all day Saturday, but I'm taking Sunday off completely. I won't even check my emails. I swear.
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Mihani - I am sorry your job is frustrating you. Good plan to take Sunday off. I hope you get recharged but from the sounds of it…recharging would take 6 months!
I think I like to travel a lot to get inspired, get out of ruts and learn new things. We are rethinking staying in San Antonio.. Brooks’ medical care is excellent. Due to his cancers and exposures multiple times to burn pits, he will get a 100% disability rating. Disabled Veterans in Texas pay 0% in property taxes and get free parking at the airport! Plus our house, while not our dream home, the mortgage rate is only 2.25%. If we sold, moved and bought a new house….well I just don’t know. I am dreaming of going to Africa next year.
Come summer I will be dying again. Today was 80*. He keeps getting job offers around San Antonio. Oh this was news. The general who signed off on his yearly evaluation wrote twice to promote to full colonel. He is not accepting it as it would require 3 more years in the military, more stress and possible deployments. He is getting his 20 years and plans to work civilian sector.
Brooks made the best stir fry: 2 types of mushrooms, red pepper, onion and spinach with balsamic pearls.0 -
Beautiful cards, Donna. That sounds like a great opportunity. I hope you guys have a fabulous time in Italy. The perks of living in San Antonio seem significant to say the least. At least you know that you have one good option, and it doesn't even require moving!
Mihani, I hope things get better with work. 1 day off is hardly enough to recharge, but I guess you take what you can get! I had jackfruit gumbo from Plantage the other day for dinner. I don't like preparing jackfruit but it really adds something to a dish when done well.
Glad the weather is improving for you, Nanc! I'm sure Lulu is happy about it, too. How was your sleep after round 2 of sushi?
Today we're meeting with my parents in B.C. to have an early dinner at an Indian restaurant we found online. It is funny because both Canada and the US have a great selection of international cuisines, but in BC there are hardly any Mexican restaurants...I had never been to one before coming to the US!...and in the US, at least here in NW WA, there are very few Indian restaurants. Obviously due to the population living in the area. Anyway, this Indian place has a TON of vegetarian options and most of them can be made vegan on request.
The basket making continues. I made one that I like enough to repeat, so I calculated all of the supplies, lengths amounts, etc. The basket has an 8 inch base and flares out to 10 inches across at the top. It is 3 inches high. Somehow, the costs alone for this basket work out to $23. Yikes. Then I put around 2 hours to put it all together.
I've been really struggling with my food choices. Our dinner is taken care of, but the rest of it is a problem. Especially with these dinners that are very tasty, but I know they have to be higher in calories than what we make for ourselves. That's fine if I can adjust everything else. We'll see. Yesterday I didn't eat anything until 2:30 pm, and then stopped by around 5 pm.
Thanks for all of the positive basket feedback
Here are two more, the dark one being the one I calculated costs for. Pic isn't great. Shadows and perspective.
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ok had to come back to say that after commenting on how there's no Indian food nearby, I just found out that one opened recently in our town! 10 minutes away and no border crossing. We already have plans but I'm sure we'll be checking it out soon.0
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Carla, oh my gosh, the baskets are beautiful...love them...pretty and practical!
sleeping better ...going to keep having my sushi BOWL... Mihani, I forgot to use the mat...duh! But the last two times, I just made a bowl...rice, cukes, purple cabbage, carrots, sushi ginger, wasabi, soy sauce...and then I folded a sheet of nori a zillion times and cut it into the bowl. YUM... OH and AVOCADO...the avocado made it, to be honest
working in the kitchen, living room and dining room today...walking LULU and that's it. Sauna late in the day...after I get my TO DO list checked off.
today
coffee
mashed potatoes and spinach and corn salsa for flavor
bean burrito
sushi bowl
Zen almond milk chocolate pudding. I find it at Walmart in the refrigerated pudding section. One little cup is surprisingly satisfying. YUM!CYA!
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Do any of you use Turbo Tax or any online service to do your taxes?
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Bisky, definitely sounds like it might be worth it to stay in San Antonio. And since you travel often it's not like you're stuck there all the time. Maybe you could go somewhere cooler for the hottest months.
Carla, the baskets are beautiful. You sure do have a lot of talent. Hope you enjoy your visit with your parents.
Yeah, I've never tried to cook jackfruit myself, but this place makes some amazing stuff with it.
I am finding that the more I rely on the foods from the grab and go, the better I feel. Everything is sugar, gluten and soy free, and while I've never had an issue with gluten, I wonder if that is part of what makes me feel so much better.
I'm going to make Dreena's mac oh geez tonight though, since tomorrow is my birthday and I'm treating myself to one of my favorite recipes. Plus I have half a vegan birthday cake left that my boss got at work yesterday. I'll have to slice and freeze most of the cake before it goes stale.
Heading to the office today and plan to work most of the day, then do a quick grocery stop and come home to make the mac. Handyman guy is coming today to do the last few little chores that I need to have done so I have to wait for him to show up before I can leave.
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Nanc, sorry we were posting at the same time. The sushi bowl sounds much easier! I only make actual sushi for parties because it makes it worth all the effort.
Our CPA does my taxes and I've never tried an online service. He just throws mine in for free since we give him so much work and he's a wonderful guy!
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MIHANI IS 60 TODAY!
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I finally got a lot accomplished yesterday...kitchen, dining room and living are now company ready, with the exception of steam mopping the living room and dining room. My feet gave out. Saving that job for tomorrow. Need feet to do today's job: Master bedroom and both bathrooms. Saving the guest bedroom/dump room for its own weekend.
Same menu today. Yesterday, instead of my sushi bowl salad thing, Trader Joe's had a vegan/tofu spring roll to-go deal...two and not bad in a pinch. I was so pooped out that I was glad I had picked it up Friday night.
I have been seeing the Ryze mushroom coffee all over the place...decided to order it today. We shall see what all the hype is about.
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Morning, all! Thank you, Nanc!
So far I've gone back to bed for a couple hours, and now I've finished coffee and getting ready to start laundry. Thinking about running to the new wholesale club today. I got a free membership and haven't checked it out yet. Having a gathering here next Saturday... first party I've hosted in probably 10 years. Might be a good place to stock up on the sodas, TP, snack foods.
I'm taking next Friday off to shop and prep food, but other people are bringing stuff since I won't prepare anything with meat. Also need to pick up beer and wine and stop at the liquor store on Friday. Cleaning crew is coming tomorrow so everything will be all ready for the party. My handyman came yesterday morning and finished off the last few little chores so the house is ready other than a deep clean.
Okay off to get busy!
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Good morning... up and at 'em. Have laundry in the wash and a couple loads to go. Catching up throw rugs, towels, sheets and blankets. I got the rest of the house pretty well straightened up yesterday and will work on my office while the cleaning crew is here.
I think I'll get some of the shopping done this afternoon after the cleaners are done since I didn't do it yesterday. Kind of nice to take a day off. Feels a bit naughty. LOL
Plan for today...
B - ezekiel toast with tahini, roasted brussels sprouts
L - a new soup to try from the grab and go
D - jackfruit pot roast
S - apple with a smidge of PB
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Today...
coffee
mashed potatoes with soy milk and Forager's "sour cream" and 1/2 bag organic, baby spinach TJ's
bean burrito with 505 hatch green chili
two corn tortillas TJ's with one mashed avocado thingy from Costco
apple
sushi bowl
lights out
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@Marilynsretired hey, haven't heard from you in a while. How are you doing?
Nothing much going on here. We might get some snowfall this afternoon. It won't stick around, but it might make for a slippery commute home.
Our daffodils are coming up and it is time to prune the fruit trees, spring is just around the corner. Once we are done with the wind storms for the year, we can gather all of the downed branches and do a yard cleanup.
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I am here just not posting much as I am dealing with some health issues that are draining me. Making more changes to my food, what I drink and exercise. Two weeks in a row I have lost (total of 2.8 pounds in 2 weeks) and am working on a pound a week in order to me my goal each month
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congrats on the weight loss, Marilyn! I hope that the change in your diet and exercise has you feeling better soon0
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Today...coffee
bean burrito
sushi bowl
apple and banana
Trader Joe's corn tortillas in the air fryer with Costco mini guacamole thing
potatoes and spinach for dinner
lights out...and there goes another month.
HAGDE!
Good luck revamping your foods, Marilyn. Hopefully that helps resolve some of the health issues you are dealing with right now.
I have two more tests for my Cardiologist...let's see, how many tests were there...it started with an echo...blood test, aorta something or other from tummy, some CT scan last Monday... and then two more tests- one is for carotid artery health. That's a grand total of six just to give the doctor a baseline on the condition of my heart. Fabulous in my opinion. Appointment with doctor is 3/18.0 -
Hi all, sorry I've been scarce. Busy busy week at work and trying to finish getting ready for the party on Saturday. I took off early today and did the last of the shopping. Just have to run out tomorrow to pick up a couple things that I ordered but that won't take long. I'm working from home tomorrow and will knock off early to run that errand and get a start on prepping food.
Spending WAY too much money. I have to tighten the budget right up as soon as this party is over.
Glad to hear from you Marilyn, I was a little worried. I shouted out a week or two ago but I always forget that @ thing.
Carla, the fun never ends maintaining that property does it? Have you planned a trip at all? I remember you were thinking about it over the holidays but it didn't work out. Weather is crazy here. One day in the 60s and windows open, next day snow. That's Ohio for ya!
Nanc, that is awesome you are getting all those tests done. You have been doing a great job with your health goals so I'm sure all will be fine, and interested to hear the results.
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