Marvelous Monday
Vic,
I made a huge pot of pintos the other day and the left over, I froze. I also had some frozen black beans in the freezer and I made black bean patties and they were, believe it or not, delicious. I pulsed an egg, black beans, a little flour, a little onion, and a little celery until it was mixed enough to make into patties and I put them in a skillet with hot olive oil and cooked for about five minutes on each side and they were really good.
I know how proud you must be of making progress on the garage and getting all the unsold items out.
Have fun measuring and ordering fabric...that's probably why I sew as much as I do because I love picking out fabric....it's addictive.
Hi Jeannie and my OFF family:
Well, I was a slug this morning. After three late nights, I'm ready for the weekend. The Colts-Patriots game ran late, so we missed deadline ... third night in a row I got home and the light was off in the living room (Gary has it set for midnight, so if I get off after 11:30, I don't get home in time before it goes off). Plus this one traffic light didn't work right last night; the left-turn arrow didn't changed to green. I was stuck there through three lights. Traffic was light, so finally I turned left. ("Officer, the light is broken; it didn't turn green through three lights as it was supposed to.") I was just so tired and frustrated I just wanted to get up my legs up in the recliner and watch some TV.
So tonight's my Friday and there is, of course, a late baseball game ... I hope this doesn't go too late again. I like doing sports, it's familiar and and I'm good at it ... there is a rush getting things in late, but I am just sick of it right now ... this week has been a ***** I just need my days off to rest. Sorry to vent. Sometimes I just think of chucking it all and filing for disability. I like my job and I like working, but there are days that I'm very tired (usually on Mondays).
So Gary went to a luncheon today with a church group. I'm glad he's trying to fit in. I think he likes this church. At least this church seems to be financially stable.
Well, I need to get into the shower and have lunch and think about getting ready for work. Have a good day.
Well, for pity's sake. Have Gary set the living room light to go off at 1 a.m. instead of midnight. I would hate walking into a dark house! That's an easy fix.
Other than that, all your posts lately about you and Gary seem to be very positive and upbeat. I'm so happy for you. Hoping that this arrangement works out for both of you for a very long time!
Love you!
Vickie
At least there's a switch right by the door to turn on. Yes, Gary and I get along fairly well. I try to keep my mess on my side on the building. He's very neat and I'm a slob. It's nice to have someone to do things with.
Today, Juliette was found sleeping on his bed. After she was "caught" she came back in the living room. Gary was fine with it, was actually smiling. He likes her as long as she doesn't scratch the furniture and so far, so good.
Hi Ladies - I'm doing good today.
Slept late, then got up and off to the dentist. Had to have a cavity filled. Thursday is my last appointment - the second extraction. I went last Friday to have it pulled, but it was too painful - Dentist said there might be an infection, so he gave me an antibiotic to take for five days. The problem may have been because I did not take my anxiety medicine before I went. Before my appointments, I take pain medication and Xanax, and the appointments go fine - but I forgot last week because I was rushing out the door. Won't forget it again. I am so happy with this dentist - I'll never put off going again.
When I got home, it was so beautiful and sunny, I decided to do some yard work. I raked up several bags of leaves, and my friend Shirley is going to take them to the landfill. I have to rely on her, because I don't have a town sticker for my car- the area where you bring trash does not require the sticker_but the landfill area is more strict __ I'll buy the sticker in January-it's good for two years and if I buy it now, it would only be good for the rest of 2015 and all of 2016. If I buy it in January, it will be good for 2016 and 2017.
I also moved a dresser from the back "junk room" into my bedroom, so I can put clothes away instead of piling them on a chair.
I always feel good when I get things accomplished--like Jeannie, I like to get things picked up first thing in the morning. I make the bed, have breakfast and clean up right away. I've got things pretty well cleared up in the kitchen/living room area, bathroom, bedroom and junk room. I would not feel embarrassed if company came by unexpectedly. Only "bad thing" is I need to replace the old dirty blinds and put up new ones, and then put up some curtains or drapes.
Signed up on Atkins.com last night - I am losing weight, but want to do a better job of planning and tracking my meals. I want to set up a binder with some crock pot recipes and stir fry recipes. Lately I've just been broiling chicken and frying steak. I used to make marsala chicken and for steak I would make merlot sauces - very good and I can adapt them. When I get my check, I want to have my menus ready so I can make some tasty meals - I'm tired of the same old, same old things. Don't need too many recipes, just maybe a basic four. I want to try Eileen's Salsa Chicken, etc.
Sounds like most of you are doing well. But Connie, I feel bad that you're not feeling well. I hope things improve for you soon. Like Vickie, I think you would be much happier if you lived closer to your family - but I don't know your cir****tances. The place you live sounds very nice, but not close enough to family. I've thought of looking into senior housing, but I don't want to give up the mobile home. It's in bad shape, but it is worth something and I'd like Maura to have something when I pass. I have no life insurance - I've looked into it but it's so expensive and I'd have to get the type that doesn't pay benefits until two years pass. I have to do some more thinking about it.
Hope everyone has a good day. Prayer and good wishes to all !!
Mary
HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175
