I Want One

I am like just about everyone else that I have spoken to, I have serious iPad lust. The kindle was tempting and I wanted one but I held off knowing that the iPad was coming out. I am glad that I did because I seriously think I want this. I can see using it in so many places. Now when I'm waiting at the doctor's office, airport or even for the rv repair shop to finish I could be reading and doing lots of things. I just have to decided which one.

Tomorrow Is The Day

We go pick up our new guy, Jake, tomorrow. We haven't seen him in two weeks so I can't wait to see how much he has grown. Today is his 8 week birthday and the breeder says that he is doing great, eating kibble, chasing his siblings and giving lots of kisses. I promise some photos this weekend after we get him home!

Can't Look Away

I have developed an addiction to checking the daily photos at the People of Walmart site. The entire site is photos of real people seen at Walmart. People actually go out of the house to shop for quick weight loss pills, beer and whatever else they buy there looking like they do in the photos. In this day of cell phone cameras there is no chance of slipping out to the store and nobody seeing you. You never know who is taking a picture.

Healthy Snacking

I posted my recipe for tofu dip a few days ago. It's one of my favorite things when I'm trying to lose weight. Instead of looking for diets for quick weight loss I tend to concentrate on eating and snacking right. I thought I would share some more of my favorite healthy snacks.

Peanut butter - It may seem to high in fat but consider the fact that you only need to eat a small amount to satisfy your hunger. Use it as a dip for celery sticks or sliced apple for a filling treat.

Nuts - There seems to be a nut theme but they are healthy with beneficial fats and fiber. Try a small handful of almonds or walnuts when you need a boost.

Hummus - There are many prepared ones in the grocery isle now, experiment with the different flavors. I like to used baked pita chips or celery with it.

Jake

My husband and I went to visit our new puppy, Jake. He will be ready to come home in 2 to 3 weeks, as soon as he is eating kibble well. We had first pick of the males and when we walked in it was love at first sight for my husband. Jake came running over to him and he scooped him up. It's funny how the puppies seem to pick you instead of you picking them. Now that we've met him I can't wait for him to come home with us.

Chocolate Tea

I have found something deliciously sinful tasting. The Republic of Tea now has a line of chocolate teas. I was looking for a soothing tea for a sleeping aid for my husband when I stumbled across them. They come in a variety of flavors, I like the strawberry chocolate red tea. It's the essence of eating a chocolate strawberry without all of the calories. I have a tin of the double dark chocolate mate but haven't tried it yet, maybe I will today.

A Go To Snack

If you are like me and feeling "fluffy" after all of the holiday feasting you are probably trying to lose weight about now. If so, I am going to share one of my favorite snacks with you. I always get the munchies about half way through the afternoon and need a little something. This gets me by. Try it with celery sticks or baked pita chips.

Tofu Dip

8 oz. firm tofu
onion and garlic salt to taste
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 T lemon juice
1 T olive oil

Place everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate. I like lots of garlic and onion because I'm looking for big flavor to satisfy my snack urge. Customize it to your taste.

Celebrate MLK Day

It is Martin Luther King Jr. day here in the US. I've had a difficult time trying to think of something appropriate to say. He was a man of very powerful words and I know that I could never come up with any that are suitable to honor him. Then I realized that the best way to do so is to let his own words do the work. Pay attention to his words. They tell us everything that we need to know and remember about the man.

Twitter Rocks

Most people who aren't on twitter don't get it at all. I have had them ask what I see in it. They think the only things discusses are what people had for lunch and ads for the best fat burner for women.

That's not what twitter is about at all. It's about connecting, networking and even helping people. Twitter was the first platform to respond to the earthquake in Haiti. There were instantaneous reports and people responding to the tragedy. It was also used by families looking for family members. Maybe you should give it a second look if you haven't already.

I Saw the Sun

I saw the sun yesterday and it was exciting!! The weather has been so cold that I was starting to get cabin fever. Yesterday the sun was out and the temperature made it all the way up into the upper 60's. I sat outside soaking up the sun in a short sleeved shirt. I know getting a tan can age you but I can't resist. I will just have to use a lot of anti wrinkle cream and hope for the best.

Roast Beef Panini

I love to make panini sandwiches, almost every leftover in my house finds it's way into one. One of our favorites is made from my super simple pepperoncini pot roast, which I made the other day.

To make the pot roast - place a 3 -4 lb beef roast, 14 oz jar of pepperoncini peppers with juice and 3 or 4 garlic cloves into a slow cooker and cook all day. Don't add salt, the peppers have a lot. Add pepper if you want.

To make the panini take two slices of crusty, hearty bread and spread with mayonnaise, add a layer of roast beef, sliced tomatoes and top with cheese of your choice. We like provolone. Lay into an oiled panini press and cook until toasty. If you don't have a press, place into a skillet and put a heavy skillet on top, cast iron is great for this. Flip to toast the other side.

So Excited

I am so excited, we are getting a new puppy. We went to the breeder today and met him for the first time. It's funny how you say that you are going to look for all these various characteristics and then you walk in and fall in love with one at first sight. That's the way it was with Jake, my husband took one look and said that's my boy.

He is only 5 weeks old so he can't come home with us for 3 or 4 more weeks. In the mean time I will have to distract myself with mundane things like studying business continuity services and other boring business related issues. I've got to earn the money to pay for him so I had better get to work.

Finally Settled

I have spent the week doing a complete overhaul of my office. I completely flipped the arrangement around and I think that I am really going to like it this way. My husband has promised to take me out this week to look at a Sony VAIO to add to my arsenal. I have been threatening to get one for a year and now I think it is time to follow through with it.

Why Is Junk Food So Good

What is it about junk food that makes it so appealing, so good? I always wonder about why we are attracted to eating things that are utterly bad for us. Why can't we be drooling over broccoli or brussel sprouts instead of pizza? I think that some smart genetic engineer should find the switch to turn off the cravings for bad foods and turn on cravings for healthy ones. Except chocolate. Nobody mess with my chocolate...

Closer to Reality

It seems that my new kitchen is closer to becoming a reality than I had thought. I was thinking that we would do it later this year, my husband has other ideas.

I was sitting in my office going over a life insurance quote today when he came in and announced that we have an appointment with a contractor to discuss the kitchen. It looks like I am going to have to get serious about deciding what I want.