5 THINGS TO QUIT RIGHT NOW. (Seen on Instagram)
- Trying to please everyone.
- Fearing change.
- Living in the past.
- Putting yourself down.
- Overthinking
What do you need to quit?
Blessings!
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Sunday Thought
Last Sunday I talked about criticizing and complaining, and then again on Thursday talked about failing. I know I fail daily in this. It is so easy to get caught up on the “why does it happen this way?” or “why does my spouse or child do this?” or even “I am so fat.” It takes effort, and it is exhausting.
It is a moment by moment conscience decision to not be negative in thought or to speak negative things. Again, I am feeling convicted because I feel that all I have done is complained lately. I know that I end up feeling worse if I continue in that thought process.
It has been raining, and storming most of the past week. Not have sunshine physically takes a toll on my spirits. I feel as though my thoughts bleed that way as well. I should be grateful for the rain, but we have had enough for a while I think. Like mother nature will listen to me? Ha. But think about it. If we are constantly raining on our thoughts with criticism or complaining it will bring us down. I think it saddens me, and I don’t like it.
Trying again. Grateful for the bits of sunshine yesterday and today.
“Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God.” – Philippians 2:14-15
Blessings.
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Working from home this morning.
Dexter is happy about this too. ❤️ Did you take your pet to work today?
Happy Friday!
Thursday
This. Week. Ugh.
Tried to complete Sunday without a complaint or criticism. Have tried each day, and am failing.
But today is Thursday…another opportunity to get it right.
Blessings.
Storms
Happy First Day of Summer.
I live in the Panhandle of Florida. We don’t normally get many storms, but apparently we are getting two in row in the next few weeks.
Mainly rain. Lots of rain. We have already had our share recently. The mushrooms are in bloom in the yard, and just keeping up with the grass is difficult. People are mowing regardless of the if the grass is dry enough kind of days.
So trying to stay dry…
Happy Wednesday!
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
I was wanting something a bit different…and remembered seeing this post on Facebook a while ago. I didn’t get this from Facebook, however, I found a version on Skinny Taste. I like this version the most, and decided to give it a try.
A couple of differences:
Ground turkey instead of ground beef, and currants instead of raisins, and I didn’t add in rice (David and Carmen had rice in their dinner but not mine). There were some other differences, but I mainly used what we had.
Ground turkey, currants, Italian seasoning, cabbage, smoked paprika, purple onion and garlic.
Shred the cabbage, chop the onion, and chop the garlic.
I browned the ground turkey with black pepper (1 teaspoon). Added the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning (2 tablespoons), and smoke paprika (2 teaspoons).
Then added the currents, 1 beef bouillon dissolved in 1 cup of warm water, and 8 ounces of tomato sauce. Stir, and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the cabbage and another cup of hot water…let simmer for another fifteen minutes or until the cabbage is wilted.
My salad plate, and no rice. I loved it. 
David’s plate with heated rice under the cabbage mixture. The flavors were savory, sweet, and tangy. We will have this again. David didn’t add ketchup so I would say it was a win/win. Carmen did add Tabasco for a little more of a bite.
Blessings.
Card
I received this card in the mail on Saturday from my surgeon’s office, Baptist Bariatric Center of Excellence.
I had just been questioning my weight loss. It is difficult not to see how far I have come, but how much farther I need to go. Always what else I need to do, not how much I have done. Do you do this? It doesn’t always have to do with weight loss. Oh the tricks that the mind plays.
This simple action, a card with my results in a picture, hit me hard. My arms are by my side, not hanging out. I have an actual neck. I can shop in a normal clothing store. I have lost weight. I am not huge anymore.
It is difficult not to see the fat me, but this helps.
Happy Monday!
Sunday Thought
Feeling convicted.
“Today’s challenge to anyone who’s game: Go all day till falling asleep tonight without complaining or criticizing a single time. God, fill us!” – Beth Moore
Maybe one of these…but both! Goodness. Okay—Sunday, bring it on!
Blessings!
Pan Fried Potatoes
We grilled the Cornish Hens the other day, and for a side, I had thought of making foil pocket potatoes. Well, after a very long day, we ended up just making pan fried potatoes (and will do the foil packets another day).
5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, and chopped
1 onion – halved and sliced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
I soaked the potatoes in cold water (then rinsed and drained). 
Added the carrots and onions after the potatoes are partially cooked in the pan.
This was David’s plate and he loved them. I like my potatoes crispy, more of a crunch when you bite into them. These were soft, and favorable, but most certainly not crispy. Everyone has their preferences.
Blessings.
Cornish Hens
Summer memories. I have said before that growing up we would BBQ on the weekends. I am trying some of the recipes now on my family. Strange how I haven’t really cooked any of these in years. Too many things going on, I suppose.
You can find Cornish Hens in the freezer section at your grocery store. Defrost in salted water (helps draw out blood, and flavors the meat). Once defrosted, cut in half with kitchen scissors or a really sharp knife.
Marinate – I tend to use Italian Dressing especially since it has oil, seasoning, and vinegar to break down the tissue of the meat. I also add wine. Whatever is open. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Bring out about 45 minutes before the grill is ready. You should grill these on direct heat.
Grill, over medium-high heat until cooked through. You will want to check the temperature in the thigh portion (since it is the thickest), and it should read 165 degrees or until the juice runs clear (just like a regular chicken).
I sauce at the end with our blended, store bought BBQ sauce. Let rest for about 5-8 minutes under tented foil. Serve with your favorite side (we usually do Jasmine rice with BBQ Chicken) this time we made fried potatoes (another post coming soon).
My portion – and yes, I like the wing and drumstick a little charred. 🙂
Enjoy.
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