Roast

Feeling a little domestic today. I baked cinnamon-streusel muffins for a breakfast treat and put this bad boy in the crock pot for later today.  

- Pot Roast ala Crock Pot -

Lemon

I don't like lemons or lemonade but I enjoy lemon cake and most lemon desserts. 

Thank you Starbucks for this sweet treat - yum! 

Work

This also applies to those who don't like their job...

COVID-19

Yes I believe Coronavirus is real but I'm not succumbing to panic and fear. It seems like every year there is a new disease outbreak to whip up a pandemic frenzy. Last year there was Ebola, in the years before there was swine flu, bird flu and SARS just to name a few. And who can remember the effects of those diseases now? They seemingly disappear as quickly as they arise. 

In my local area there are shortages of surgical masks, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. And what for? Common sense tells us to wash our hands to prevent germ spreading and is considered far healthier than hand sanitizer chemicals that can promote super bugs. I am sure this post may seem "cold" to those directly impacted by the Coronavirus and that's not my intent. My intent is to promote common sense, and to reduce panic in those outside the disease's target group.

I won't go on about the conspiracy theories that come about when a "new" virus emerges near facilities that create chemical and biological warfare. And I won't ask you to think about if this is a coo to sell vaccines and to boost the medical economy. In those cases, the manufacturers would want you to panic, don't you think? 

I might not take Gus's (My Big Fat Greek Wedding reference) mode of tackling all things that ail you by applying Windex to it, but I'll do my best to wash my hands thoroughly and avoid germs. And if I get sick? It's not the end of the world. Zinc, vitamin C and lots of  Campbell's Chicken and Stars Noodle soup. I am not rushing off to the store to stock up on a month's worth of toilet paper and gallons of cleanser - where would I store it anyway?

What are your thoughts on Coronavirus? Do you have trusted cold-flu remedies? Stay healthy my friends!

Wordless Wednesday

Look at the "customers" on and under the table!

Progress

My March workouts are booked, both Pilates and Orange Theory classes, I've scheduled a massage, various annual doctor appointments for maintenance, have a brunch date scheduled with friends, will be attending a baby shower and start participating in the running club at the end of this month. I still need to book some "me" time with friends and the significant other, but I'm working on it. So, why am I sharing my "schedule" with you ask? For me, of course. To help keep me accountable for my new years resolutions.

The sad thing is that the list above might sound like a "lot" but when compared to my list of "to-dos" below, I still fall short. I'm not really complaining here versus admitting that I'm human and imperfect, and that's okay. Progress is better than "did not start" and I will allow myself that kindness and grace as you should too! I still struggle to read and be as positive as I'd like, but every day is a new opportunity to try again.  

How are your resolutions going so far? We're in month 3 and Spring is right around the corner! 


Get healthy...mentally and physically. 
- Commit to working out 2-3 times a week.
- Stay away from negative people.
- Make more play-dates with positive people.
- Complain less.

- Participate in one 5K per month.
- Eat clean(er).
- Stretch.

Read more.
- Read one book per month.
- Stop buying new books!
- Set aside 30 minutes a day via lunch or bedtime to read.

Bucket List Items...continued from 2011.
- Attend Cubs Spring training.
- Travel (Italy, Spain, Germany, Bora Bora)
- Hike Piccachu Peak, AZ.

Personal
- Go to the chiropractor more.
- Book a spa service per month.
- Remain grateful and practice gratitude daily.
- Commit to a schedule of chores and add help services as needed to make life easier.

Break

Did you think I got lost? 

Didn't pay the internet bill? 

Nah, just took a vacation. 

See, here's proof! 

~ Seven Mile Beach ~

~ Lake Cave ~

~ Wine by the Ocean ~