My black thumb may be turning green!

Monday, August 16, 2010

I planted a Chia herb garden this year. I planted it late. It was a gift I got TWO Christmases ago. But I did it! And it grew.

I was hesitant because I KILL everything! Unless it needs NO attention from me at all--it dies.

I can hardly believe I have cilantro, dill, basil and parsley.

I made chicken fajitas Friday and used the cilantro. OMG! FRESH cilantro is soooooo much more flavor-filled than store bought.

Then, Saturday, I got to pick up the produce for my friends at their CSA (Community something or another farm...). I got cherry tomatoes, corn, lettuce, potatoes, Asian eggplant, shallots, onion, and some sort of crazy pea pods.

I went to a cookout last night and made a brushetta salad with the tomatoes and my basil. I HATE fresh from the garden tomatoes--but I LOVED this salad! I actually ate FRESH tomatoes and LOVED them! (if you all felt a chill in the air, it was just hell freezing over a little). I also got to eat the corn. YUM!

I am getting a little spoiled here. I am going to be sad (gasp) when summer is over since I won't have all this yummy freshness anymore. (*I say gasp because this has been the nastiest, most disgustingly humid summer on record here in the mid-west, and have been cursing it repeatedly, until now).

I MUST get out to the the farmers market before they are all done!!!

Oh, and, does anybody have any ideas on how to prepare Asian eggplant? (I'll check the recipes on Spark in a minute, but if you have any ideas-throw them my way!).

  

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LINDAKAY228 8/18/2010 8:35AM

I can so relate to the black thumb! I may have to try that Chia herb garden though. I have always killed everything I tried to grow except my kids LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

IVYLIBRA 8/16/2010 9:57AM

Congrats on the fresh herbs!! You should try oregano and sage next! They're both fairly easy. I've enjoyed growing herbs (and plants of all kinds) for a long time. I guess I take for granted that there are folks who have trouble with plants! How could you ever NOT love fresh from the garden tomatoes?? OMG!! I like to take a salt shaker out to the garden, pick a tomato, and eat it right there! I'm so glad you've discovered the wonderful world of farm-fresh veggies! ENJOY!! Maybe next year you could learn how to can some of those delicacies so you can have them year round! (OK, I'm really talking to myself with that statement! LOL) Report Inappropriate Comment

The Swamp

Friday, August 13, 2010

I've been getting my butt out of bed almost everyday for weeks now to go walking. Two miles most days, sometime 3. This summer I have been referring to the outside as 'the swamp'.

It is soup. It is visual air. It is air you wear. It is exhausting.

I HATE summers like this!

Yet, I persevere.

Hot, humid is not an excuse. Not when you can get up at 5:30am and walk BEFORE the sun comes up.

It doesn't matter that I do not FEEL like it.

I do it!

Oh--The swamps of home!

  

If I were a crayon...

Thursday, August 12, 2010

If I were a crayon I would be:

Today, right now, I would be Fluorescent PINK. Bright, cheery, bold, feminine, strong, fun, inviting.

Yep, that's how I feel this morning.

I am so attracted to fluorescent colors. I guess this means that I am attracted to myself. Good.

When I woke up this morning at 5:30 am, because I am crazy and that's when I go workout even though I could workout a little later, I was probably a bit more like the color: Burnt Sienna. (Brownish red). Sluggish, yet tapping into the fire within. I always argue with myself about not "feeling" like walking this morning. "'Feeling' like it has NOTHING to do with 'doing' it! Shut up and get out of bed!" (see the spark there?)

I'm sure I will go through many color transformations throughout the day. Hopefully I can ebb and flow from BRIGHT pink to soft pink (all warm, squishy, approachable, loving). I have kids to care for.

Tonight I have my first info meeting for nursing school. What color is scared?

Okay, I WILL NOT be scared! I will be bold, bright, strong. School is going to be great. I will find the funds to actually go there, and to support myself and my daughter. I will be better for going through all of this!!!

I will be POWER RED!

  

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56_PICKLES 8/12/2010 12:28PM

Great blog! By using colors it really makes you think about your mood. Good luck with nursing school - power red is a good choice. ~Zoe Report Inappropriate Comment

SPOOKYCRISP 8/12/2010 9:13AM

I love it! :) There is something so appealing about comparing yourself to bright, rich crayons. Maybe you can treat yourself to a box of 96 crayons and some paper for taking a big step towards a better life? :) Report Inappropriate Comment

I got my notice

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The BMV sent the little renewal page for me to fill out to get new tags for my car. Oh, and informed me that I need to come in to get my picture took.

Yippee! *much sarcasm here

I am NOT the weight I want to be on my driver's license.

I have until Oct 8th to make it better.

I just wish the weather would cooperate.

I walked this morning, as I do most mornings, but when it is this icky out it feels like walking with lead weights on my feet.

I am kicking some hiney on my indoor exercising. Loads of strength stuff. My arms are getting much better looking. I have even been sporting sleeveless tops IN PUBLIC! (and getting compliments about how skinny I am getting). WOO HOO!

I think I'll do extra squats and bicep curls today. How about you?

  

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MBSKIT 8/10/2010 5:22PM

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WISEONE68 8/10/2010 10:38AM

love the impetus of your goal--driver's license photo!! you know, I don't know ANYONE who has a "pretty" DL picture. I have seen mug shots better than most DL photos. Hope you get to your goal...sounds like you are on the right track!! (my legs still hurt from last week's squats!!) Report Inappropriate Comment

DELRIO1 8/10/2010 10:31AM

interesting way to set a goal! (or have it set for you!) Report Inappropriate Comment

DIXIED88 8/10/2010 9:33AM

You have until my birthday! I agree. It is horrible outside. But that's why we have air conditioning! Indoor exercising is much better!! I'm proud of you for busting it out inside and outside. Report Inappropriate Comment

Fat Envy

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Have you ever noticed how the way someone gains weight gain make them appear like the Sta-Puff marshmallow man or like a Jessica Rabbit?

That some people look "puffy" while others look voluptuous?

Some fat seems to sneak up on ya and never leave, while other fat helps to take away the wrinkles?

Why can't all fat be the Jessica Rabbit, voluptuous, wrinkle-free kind?

Why can't I donate my excess to some skinny, straight as a board person?

I like to share!

...But then again, I like ME!

Puffy, sometimes sexy, not too wrinkly (yet), squishy, getting stronger, getting more tone, showin' some resemblance of muscles, Me ME ME.

I am unique. And, so are you. It's nice to have soft spots here and there. It's also nice to be healthy.

I will still be a little bit envious of a nicely shaped woman, but I'm not too shabby myself!

  

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DIXIED88 8/5/2010 9:24AM

I've always been envious of the junk in the trunk ladies. You know, the girls that gain a couple pounds and suddenly their rear turns from "c" to "C". Mine just seem to slide into my upper thighs and make it appear that much more flat. BUT I like me too! And I like you! It would be boring if we all looked the same. Variety is the spice of life! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUDRFLY31 8/5/2010 9:20AM

So important that you like yourself! I am working on that! Report Inappropriate Comment