I have been trying to straighten up and came across a printout that I made from Vegetarians in Paradise.
Great handy reference for those of us who like to try new beans and grains.
Through the power of Excel (my crush on Excel rivals my crush on Joe Biden), I made some changes. I introduced the new chart to my pocket laminator. Then I applied some magnets.
And now, if I want to cook buckwheat groats, all I have to do is consult the fridge.
The small things make me happy!
I spent the morning doing a lot of little organizational things.
I taped labels to the tops of all of my spices so that I can actually tell what I have. Fancy that! I also alphabetized them so that I could get to them easily. AND created a file that lists the spices that I do have for quick and easy access. That alone made me feel like a superstar. (I’m all about enjoying the little things).
I started to organize my pictures on FLICKR. I feel great about that. It’s nothing to call home about, but it is progress. I’m working on some of my 2009 goals as I type and feel great about that!
How do the weekends go so quickly!
Thursday evening, I bought the Nike+ sensor thingie to go with my iPod so that I could track any running that I do. I’m glad that I did. I am trying (again) to take up running. Once upon a time, I was thinking about running a 5k, but I just didn’t stick with it. There was another time about a lot of pounds ago when I was running every once in awhile. And now there is now. I took a went out running (very slowly, but running nonetheless) today, even though it was snowing. I am very proud of myself for this. I plan to do some running tomorrow either during lunch or after work. Tuesday and Wednesday, I have other exercise plans, but Thursday, Friday, Saturday I plan to run. A week from today, I plan to rest.
Though I haven’t posted everyday, I am still doing the November, be thankful thing. Yesterday, I had pumpkin pudding with a crumbled gingerbread cupcake sprinkled over it. It was so delicious. Friday, I had a gingersnap latte at Starbucks. I liked it, but the little chunks of ginger at the end of the drink were quite unnerving to me. Today, I stopped at Coldstone, because the young one really wanted to. I got the horrible service that makes me vow never to go there again, and I took home a pumpkin icecream with crushed gingerbread cookies in it.
Friday, I did my Christmas shopping for my niece. I am happy about that. I would have been even happier if I had found wrapping paper and wrapped her little gifties, but hey, now I have something to do this week. I also took care of the young one’s birthday present. He informed me today that he would like to have a race car birthday cake and pizza for dinner. I can manage that.
At the gas station today, (oh yeah, I was all about getting things done today) I saw a sign for Maverick cigarettes. I have to say that I am a bit bitter that the word is just ruined for a while. I hate to see perfectly good words go out like that.