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Ugh - my Christmas Pepper Jelly did not set. After crying (not really) - I brainstormed a way to use up all that sweet pepper soup. I'm chopping up cantaloupe, onions, cabbage, and getting ready to make Cantaloupe Relish (wish me luck). This wasn't how I intended to spend my Sunday morning - guess today will be one of those "go with the flow" days. :-)
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Dec. 29th, 2007 08:15 amI was preparing to write my "year in review" ecard to family/friends, and once I brainstormed the highlights of my year - it was all pretty negative. Not that the year was a total loss - it was an okay year. There were just no real high points in it. There were more than a few low points - one being the dogs.
So, I decided to skip the year in review and the ecard - and to pay attention this year and try and create some high points so I have material to write about December 29, 2008
So, I decided to skip the year in review and the ecard - and to pay attention this year and try and create some high points so I have material to write about December 29, 2008
2008 New Year's Resolutions (Worksheet)
Dec. 23rd, 2007 02:46 pmI'm limiting myself this year to 4 because I plan to take them seriously this year...... seriously.... :-)
I have three - I just need the 4th.
1.) Lose 24 pounds - Okay, I have more than that to lose - but I'm GOING to lose those 24. That's 2 pounds a month - I have to be able to manage that right?? :-)
2.) Get a Social Life - In order to make this resolution clearly defined I will have gotten a social life when I meet 6 new IRL friends (male or female) outside of work by the end of the year. That's one new friend every 2 months.
3.) Find a "Better" Job - My current job is okay, but it's not what I want to do (right livelihood) and I need to be spending those 40 hours a week on something that adds to my fulfillment in life. My current job is so not that. This will be challenge because I have to make a minimum amount of income in order to pay the mortgage etc. While working at Maldonado's Nursery or as a cook at Green's Restaurant would definitely add to my happiness - sadly, neither would even come close to paying the bills.
Anyone have a suggestion for the 4th?
(somebody may have noticed that I didn't put in the "get off soda" resolution. I tried it, and it physically hurt. I'll work on that when I'm thinner and have friends who can support me through withdrawals.... :-) )
Eating Tips for the Holidays
Dec. 22nd, 2007 08:25 amEating Tips for the Holidays
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can and quickly. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an "eggnog-aholic" or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it!!!! Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand-alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello???
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple, pumpkin and mincemeat - have a slice of each. Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? It's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, and it has fruity goodness - don't you want to be good? The only other option is being bad . . . . .
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips. Start over. But hurry... January is just around the corner!
Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO what a ride!"
(a friend emailed this - usually I delete anything that begins with FW: without even opening it - I'm glad I opened this one. I only edited slightly because it wasn't being very nice to fruitcakes)
Friday Random Thoughts
Dec. 21st, 2007 11:16 am* Yesterday I missed the "monologue" of the Regis & Kelly show because bush wanted us all to witness his chastising congress. That petty little man annoys me ever so much - especially when he interferes with my AM routine.
* I've given away the last of my sweets. This year I made two new items that I will continue to make - Sahlah's Brown Sugar Cookies, and Coffee Fudge. I think I could market the fudge to Starbucks...... seriously.
* I'm going to be alone this Christmas Eve and Day - since I don't have home net access - no web either. It kind of sucks; but then again not. I wish I had family or a mate to share my life with - but it doesn't make me sad or lessen my life any. It would be icing on the cake - but the cake itself is damn good. :-)
* My job is morphing into what's looking more and more like a telemarketing position - and I hate it. It's beneath me, but I have to stay until I can find something else. I wish I could elaborate, but since my net access is at work, well.......
* My father renewed my subscription to Reader's Digest and Bottomline Health for Christmas.
This year he also added Consumer Reports! Yay Dad!!
* I forgot my PURSE today. I got to work and gathered my belongings. No purse. First time ever to do that (though I forget my work badge necklace at least once a month..... that I write up to a Freudian slip though).
* I brought a giant salad for lunch today that included organic spinach, lettuce, choy, and radishes - all from the garden. My spinach alone saves me $24.00 a month ($5.99 a tub at HEB). I wish tomatoes grew in winter.
I found myself not at all in the holiday spirit this year, so I decided to start some routine holiday chores. This helped me very much. So, if you are feeling like Scrooge - definately go and burn some brittle to cheer yourself up.
