Another blogger posted a quote today that I really need to focus on. And so...I thought I'd share it with everybody else.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.
-Mark Twain
I can't remember if I mentioned joining a CSA on here yet, so I'm sorry if this is a repeat. A CSA is basically a farm that you buy a membership in and get weekly produce from. My CSA produces everything without chemicals and is farmed by an autism group home. I figured this would be a good way for me to try more new veggies this summer. AND to get them fresh, local, and nearly organic.
Now I eat my veggies, but I've pretty much stuck to brussel sprouts, asparagus, lettuce, carrots, and potatoes (not really a veggie in my opinion). I'm happy to expand my horizons this summer, but I may need some help.
Last week, I got spring garlic, arugula, chives, basil, and radishes. I kinda ruined a lot of it not knowing that my bottom refrigerator drawer actually seems to freeze things instead of being a vegetable crisper. I think I saved the basil and the arugula though.
This week (today) I got lettuce, cilantro, scallions, garlic snapes, and baby turnips.
So, I'm not exactly a very knowledgeable cook. I thought I'd ask if anybody has any fabulous recipes for turnips. I'm probably going to roast them. Seems like the thing to do, but I'm open to suggestions.
I'll probably give away the cilantro and garlic snapes. Since I can't smell, they don't taste to me. Better enjoyed by people who can smell.
So please, pass along any great recipes. I never know what I might be missing.
I'll try to post each week what I get. I really am going to need all the help I can get with a lot of this produce. But I'm excited to try!
I've had a busy weekend.
Well, first my nephew had his first t-ball game. He did awesome. Hey....he's four, it doesn't take much. The fact that he can hit a ball off a T and run to first base is cool to me. AND his team is the Cubs. He's a huge Cubs fan (to the chagrin of his father, a Cardinals fan).
Saturday was the Dam to Dam race. I did the 5k race with Monnik. I dressed a little wrong (again) and had a hard time with the heat, but did decent with my time considering I had to walk a bit due to side cramps. And considering it had been a few weeks since my last run AND I'd had doubts about running due to knee pain earlier in the week, I was just happy to do the race.
I learned a few more lessons about races (dress appropriately, hydrate, train more) and am now set for my next one in less than two weeks.
Today I spent some time relaxing (muscles a tad bit sore from yesterday), some cleaning, and did a little shopping with my sister (her weekly outing away from the kids).
Now I'm just really wishing the end of the weekend wasn't closing in so fast. Hope you all had a great weekend too!
I woke up at 4 a.m. after a particularly bad dream (not a nightmare, a bad dream) and in a really foul mood because of it. I'm not sure how something that's not real can affect my mood so much, but it really has. I did go back to sleep for a while, but I still feel a dark cloud lurking around me.
I even changed my alarm to skip the gym. I probably shouldn't have done that, but I'm not the most rational of thinkers at 4:30 a.m.
I know I need to chose to change this mood, but so far I haven't found the energy or will. Somehow it just seems easier if I ride out the mood. And right now, easier sounds way better.
I'm not feeling particularly motivated to work today. In fact, I have wasted the past half hour staring at some pieces of paper that I need to make into a more easily comprehensible document. And...I don't really have any particular inspiration yet.
One of the things I like about this job is that I really never know what I'll be doing next. One week I'll be completely immersed in putting together a website and the next I'm focused on site analytics, authentication compliance, and documentation (or trying to focus on it, as the case may be).
My brain is certainly elsewhere today. Try as I might to focus and be HERE, I just am not.
I took last Friday off and had a nice relaxing day. I went to the gym, I did a little shopping, and just generally had a nice day. Saturday was my niece's 3rd birthday party. (I can't believe she's already 3!) It was a fun day, but it also involved a 2 hour drive there and back, so the day was pretty much shot. Yesterday involved a fair amount of cleaning that I had neglected to keep up on. As much as I wanted to spend the afternoon relaxing, I didn't. Thankfully I could "watch" TiVo'd shows while doing the cleaning.
And now today I don't want to be at work. I want to be....pretty much anywhere but here. But I guess that's what Mondays are all about.
So I'll continue to watch the clock this afternoon and waste time daydreaming and such.
Sorry this was such a bad post (and if you're still reading at this point, you're probably bored at work too). There's no real discernible theme or any core message to it at all...sorry. And that's exactly why I feel justified in not doing some of my work. It just wouldn't come out very well.
Ugh...I know it's been a while again. What do I have for an excuse? Nothing. I really just need to get back into the rhythm of blogging. I'm also considering starting a new blog... It'll be in addition to this one. It'll be a different "theme" and include daily photos. I'm still considering it, as it'll take me being WAY more committed to it.
But rest assured, this will still be my home base blog. The one I blurt things out on. And so I blurt....
So what's my request? Prayers. I have a friend who's going through some cancer testing right now and I'd really appreciate any prayers you could send his way. Casey is an amazing guy and I really think some prayers can help him out.
Cancer, be gone from this wonderful man.
