Happy New Year!
I wrote down my goals. Jumping back in!

@letsgoplay1 Hi, so happy to see you here!!!
Magic, good luck at your cardiology appt. today.
Mihani, I use a lot of glass containers so don't usually run into that problem. My disorganization is mostly in the garage - every time I start a job I have to spend 10 minutes or more looking for the tools and whatever else I need to get the job done.

Hi y'all. I left work a little early because I'm dropping. Haven't been sleeping well at all this past week. Going to have a cup of chamomile and go to bed for a while.

Nanc, yay for all clear!

Hi, letsgoplay, nice to see you here.

Spring, I just bought some glass containers last month that I've been using to freeze soups. Seem to do a much better job in the freezer than the rubbermaid ones, but I still like the plastic for taking lunches and storing in the fridge. The problem is the ones I bought don't nest so now I have even less room in the cabinet!

Last night I got out a coloring book and colored pencils that someone gave me a few years ago and I never looked at. It was actually kind of fun.

Been doing pretty well this week since I had everything prepped, but have got into the crackers in the office cabinet a few times too. Will put a stop to that after today.

I'm planning on a lot of work time this weekend but also going to tackle a couple house projects. I think first on the list will be closets. Especially the linen closet. What a mess that is.

Mornin' all, this past week has been rough but I made it through. Have two classes at the gym beginning at 10 am and hoping that makes me feel better.

Nanc, definitely missing the boy causing the sleepless nights. He's not there by my feet where he's slept for 14 years. That said I did catch up some Thursday night and slept pretty well last night. Even slept in until almost 7 am. And I didn't cry yesterday. So I'm getting there.

Wish I could get some people in my life to stop pushing me about getting another dog through. Sending me rescue websites, etc. I am not ready for that, and I have said for years that I wouldn't be getting another dog until I am at least semi-retired because I work way too much. It worked out fine for me and the boy because he was very content and happy with our routine, but it would be difficult with a new dog. My family knows better, but friends are irritating me although I know they have the best of intentions and care about me. I have been kind but firm with a couple people to please stop.

After classes I'll come home and do laundry, organize the linen closet, a little house cleaning, and do some work. Going to the office tomorrow so I want to get all my chores done today.

I don't think I'm going to bother with meal prep this weekend. I am going to try a very simple week of oats with fruit and chia/flax for breakfasts, soup and fruit for lunch, and smoothies for dinners. I'll cut up some veggies and make a dressing or hummus for dipping to snack on at the office.

Mornin' all! Got through my two classes yesterday and felt better after. I was kind of craving pasta when I got home so I made some brown rice spaghetti with Newman's Own sauce which hit the spot. Then I went to take a "quick nap" which turned into 4 hours. So I didn't get much done and will have to do laundry when I get home from the office later.

Figuring on getting to the office by 10:00 and probably won't stay more than a few hours. I just want to get my desk sorted and look at the files on the schedule this week so I can start the week off right then I can work some more when I get home while the laundry goes. Need to stop for salad fixings and will make the Shane & Simple vinaigrette dressing.

Plan for today:
B - ezekiel toast with a smidge of PB, an apple
L - hummus and lettuce in ezekiel tortilla
D - big ol' salad, a smoothie

The book sounds interesting, Spring. Thanks for sharing that info. Been thinking about a new book to rekindle some enthusiasm so I just ordered it on my kindle. (Haha... kindle to rekindle)

Usual seasonal blues on top of the loss of my boy is making this a worse January than usual, but I'm trying to change things up a bit and find some new things to do. Tackling some household projects but not trying to do too much all at once like usual.

Been playing with coloring books and got a new set of colored pencils (48 colors!) which is fun and relaxing. Trying to find a weekend or evening knitting class because when I tried to get back to knitting it was very apparent I have forgotten almost everything.

Also working later at the office since I don't have to rush home to him, which I'm not sure is a good thing that I'm working later but it's okay for now. Keeps my mind occupied and we're really busy.

Nanc, lentil tacos sound really good! Do you follow a recipe for the lentil filling or just use regular cooked lentils? Enjoy your manicure! And say hi to Lulu for me.